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What about recreation? Answer: The DFA technique could be used for recreation. It <br />was noted by the technical team that there are fewer tools that evaluate recreational <br />flows than environmental flows. <br />Does PHABSIM work best for or versus large streams? Answer: PHASIM is model <br />for mid-size and larger streams. <br />~Uhat method is the least dif~cult or minimum about of information to use? Answer: <br />Bill recommended that LeRoy Poff and Brian Bledsoe give their presentation and to <br />save the question for the discussion after that information. <br />LeRoy Poff and Brian Bledsoe presented slides on a VUatershed Flow Evaluation Tool <br />(attached slides 42 - 53). <br />Questions and comments on LeRoy and Brian's presentation included: <br />~ Because this methodology is based on historic data is possible to account for future <br />changes such as those that might occur as a result of climate change? Answer: The <br />methodology focuses on more general description of flow characteristics and not <br />detailed flow recommendations. <br />^ The methodology describes that there is a threshold where the attribute may or may <br />not be maintained. How is this established? Answer: If there is a drastic change in <br />conditions, then the status of the attribute will be easier to define. If there is a gradual <br />change this is a harder situation and will need to include stakeholder input and is <br />more of a policy consideration. <br />^ For categorization is biology or hydrology used or a combination? Answer: The intent <br />is to classify streams of similar hydrology or geomorphology so that comparisons can <br />be made among streams of similar type. <br />~ Does methodology consider status of low flow on sediment loading issues, <br />channelization or less of riparian areas`? Answer: The methodology on reflects that <br />attribute you are considering. <br />^ One platform that should be considered is the use 30-m Digital Elevation Models <br />available from USGS. <br />Workin~ Lunch <br />Dialogue on the following topics occurred during a working lunch: <br />^ Discussion of Quantification Tools <br />^ Volunteers for Piloting of Approaches <br />^ Integration of Nonconsumptive and Consumptive Needs Assessments <br />^ Next Steps <br />Questions and comments included: <br />^ Regarding integration of nonconsumptive and consumptive needs, this will need to <br />start at the roundtable level and the legislation also requires consultation with other <br />affected water providers, local governments and other interested stakeholders when <br />completing needs assessments. The roundtables, IBCC and technical support team <br />will need to address this issue in more detail in the coming months. <br />^ Need to look at the science and describe what is best for the river system. <br />