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· Loss of accessibility to water based recreation opportunities; · Decreased recreation use; and · Aestheties. Fluctuation could have the following positive impacts: · Positive influence on populations of nesting and migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, wading birds, other bird species and wildlife (if drawdown is at the right time); and · Create an attraction to wildlife watching visitors. More information is needed about the actual operation scenarios and how this will effect the pool elevation fluctuation. More information is needed about how water rights affect pool elevation fluctuation. Recreation - Use, Facilities Recreation use may be hindered by the pool elevation fluctuation Relocated facilities may not be useable because of the low pool elevation (in drought years) Change in recreation experience, even after the relocation of recreation facilities Evaluate the "Conversion of Use" this project proposes with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act Section 6(f)(3) (PL 88-578, as amended). Recreation study should address pool fluctuation Riparian Habitat/Ecosystem and Wetlands Concerned about inundation around the reservoir and upstream and effects Concerned about the change in stream flows downstream and subsequent effects Additional water downstream would benefit ecosystem of the urban reach of the South Platte River Water Quality TMDL standards may need to change, if retention times change Concerns about phosphorus standards with the change in retention and fluctuation of the pool Recognize sedimentation loads from the Hayman fire Wildlife Impacts to the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse population · Impacts to a large area of habitat, including areas designated as critical Impacts to migratory birds and songbirds · Impacts to riparian habitat Threatened and Endangered Species · Bald Eagle H:14933_001_01ITask7 Public ]nvolvemenl'.Scoping\Comments\Memo Comlllenl Summary ApriI2005.doc .3.