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<br />,,' . t t...... <br /> <br />The Corps is currently completing a hydrologic analysis of Fountain Creek and <br />Monument Creek from the headwaters to the confluence with the Arkansas <br />River. The hydrologic analysis will serve to provide consistent hydrologic data for <br />the Fountain Creek watershed. <br /> <br />In addition to these studies, the Corps received twenty requests for technical <br />services at specific sites within the Arkansas River Basin. <br /> <br />9. 404 Permits. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act prohibits discharges of <br />dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States, including wetlands, <br />without a permit from the Corps. <br /> <br />In 2003, 14 individual permits were issued in the Arkansas River Basin. An <br />additional 102 activities in the Basin were reviewed during the period and most <br />were covered under nationwide permits. Persons or agencies who are planning <br />to conduct fill or excavation activities in any waterway are advised to contact the <br />Southern Colorado Project Office, 720 North Main, Suite 205, Pueblo. Colorado <br />81003, (719) 543-9459. Information, including all public notices, is also available <br />on our web home page at: http://www.spa.usace.armv.mil/reQ/. <br /> <br />10. Emeraencv Manaaement Coordination. Public Law 84-99 gives the Corps <br />of Engineers the authority to assist state and local governments before. during <br />and after flood events. <br /> <br />The Corps' Emergency Management Branch works with Local governments to <br />inspect numerous flood control projects throughout the Arkansas Basin to ensure <br />that these facilities are in proper operational condition for the next flood season. <br />During years with high snow pack, the Corps works with the Colorado Water <br />Conservation Board to prepare for flood fight activities that may be required. <br /> <br />During the past year, the Emergency Management Branch received 4 contacts <br />from local governments and private citizens in the Arkansas River Basin <br />requesting information or assistance regarding flood related activities. <br /> <br />4 <br />