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<br />Benefits <br /> <br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br />Benefits of an RICO <br /> <br />The City of Durango is currently entertaining the idea of applying for an RICO on the Animas River. The <br />amount of flow has not yet been decided but the city is taking into consideration the needs and <br />requirements of upstream users as well as the economic and social benefits the RICO would offer. The <br />Animas River Task Force (ARTF), a coalition of user groups concerned about the Animas River, has also <br />been an integral force in designing an approach to the RICO that would address the ecological, <br />recreational, economic, and social impacts of an RICO. <br /> <br />The Animas River is a central component of the spirit of Durango. Durango's physical setting, economic <br />and social well-being, and designation as a recreational destination all pivot around a river with <br />guaranteed flow. The RICO would ensure that water remains in the river so that it continues to provide <br />the draw and atmosphere that makes Durango the place that it is. <br /> <br />Additionally, an RICO would ensure that Durango could maintain its status as an National Training <br />Center, offering year round training opportunities. This designation allows Durango to hold marquis <br />events that bring people, money, and a lively spirit to the city. <br /> <br /> <br />of <br /> <br />AnirnnS River< <br /> <br />Riqhts Reserved. WI,I 508 I XHTlvlL I CiS I Site development by Electnc SagO? De:;'w!s, LLC <br /> <br />http://www.animasriverkeeper.org/news-events/Benefits.htm <br /> <br />2/13/2007 <br />