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<br />001203 <br /> <br />- -...- ."'"'\. ~ r'\ <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />Standard practices in the area of recreation methodologies suggest that user surveys are <br />the best method to obtain information about user preferences at different flow levels. The <br />results of our observations and user interviews do not demonstrate that 1700cfs (and not <br />even 1400cfs orlOOOcfs) are the minimum flows necessary to obtain an objective quality <br />recreational experience for top level freestyle kayakers (advanced to professional). <br />Moreover, the user surveys and observations suggest that "the lowest flow" required to <br />provide a "quality recreation experience" for top level freestyle kayakers is more <br />appropriately in the 500cfs to 700cfs range. This recommended flow is similar to the <br />minimum flow listed for play waves which appears in the Yampa River Recreational <br />Uses Recommended Flows Table provided by the City of Steamboat Springs (Wilson, <br />2003). <br /> <br />11 <br /> <br />Yampa River Freestyle Kayaking Study - August 2005 <br />Vital Resources <br />