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construction takes place. State Parks believes that closing the park is not an option due to political realities and park user sensitivities. The phased construction approach, keeping the park open, could mean an additional 1 to 2 years of time added vs. closing the park to complete construction. The EIS should include a description of how the recreation mitigation will take place so that impacts can be more accurately described. The DNR Executive Director's office will need to become involved with issues related to CWCB, State Parks, and Division of Wildlife. State Parks will need to follow Corps LUDPs (land use development plans) and look at the various elevation zones for determining where facilities should be moved. The elevation zones are based on flood frequency (e.g. 10-year, 50-year, 100-year, etc.). 7. The EDA W scope calls for evaluation of construction timing at the marina only, but not the entire recreation mitigation project. There will be analysis of potential impacts to recreation facilities, sites, and the environment. 8. Tom and Dave talked about the importance of project coordination with the DNR Executive Director's office regarding project interests within 3 of the Divisions under DNR: CWCB (water supply and flood control focus), State Parks (recreation focus), and DOW (environmental focus). DNR will need to be fully briefed and made aware of the various components of the project. This will be especially important once the rubber starts hitting the road with respect to recreation and environmental mitigation implementation. 9. Scenarios for vegetation management along reservoir fringe within the 12' zone. A discussion took place regarding the handling and treatment of dead trees that will result from the reallocation. Studies by Tetra Tech will assist in determining the ability of various species to survive inundation based on frequency and duration. Acreages of trees will need to be estimated so that appropriate mitigation can occur. There are issues related to public safety (falling branches), aesthetics, fish habitat, birds (cavity nesters) that may not all be in harmony. State Parks issues will need to be integrated with environmental benefits of leaving dead trees in place. More work to be done on this topic. 10. Outreach and education needs are tremendous for Chatfield State Park boaters and recreational users. State Parks offered to distribute flyers and brochures at the park entrance to assist in this regard. There are no known organized recreation/boating groups to engage on this topic. Open houses and other outreach methods to gain feedback may be a great idea. The timing for outreach is sooner rather than later. This need cannot be underestimated. 11. Other topics brought up during the meeting: a. Mitigation implementation delays/cost increases that could occur as a result of flooding conditions (flood control operations at the reservoir) such as the scenario in 1995. 2