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March 2006 RCCD Upper Yumpu Ricer Buaia Implementation Plan • 18 of nutrient levels and other rel2.ted water quality parameters in Stagecoach Reservoir. This evaluation could include participants such as the Upper Yampa ~Ylater Conservancy District • (UYWCD) and other concerned parties. While both of these projects are considered basin priorities, they will be deferred for future planning efforts with other lead agencies and funding sources. In addition, basin-wide water resources issues (including recreation water rights, transbasin diversions, etc.) are currently being evaluated through larger, statewide efforts, such as the Statewide ~`Vater Supply Initiative. These large-scale water resources efforts will not be addressed within this Implementation Plan. Prioritization of Recommendations Recommendations from the 208 Plan were briefly reviewed and screened at the Kickoff Meeting and follow-up meetings, with recommendations pertaining to non-urban areas and implementation of nonpoint source pollution prevention projects receiving top priority. These include the following: • Encourage the balance between existing practices and standards, with implementation of appropriate BMPs and control technologies. • Look for opportunities to incor)~orate environmental stewardship with land-use activities. • Consider the desire to balance area "customs and culture" (agriculture, mining, recreation, etc.), water quality, streamflo~v, ;tnd economic stability. • • Encourage that stream restoration be incorporated in land-use/construction projects. • Incorporate water quality protecaion features (BMPs) into new development/review process. • Discourage storage of potentially contaminating materials in the floodplain. • Continue to address agricultural. BMPs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, BLM, local Stock Growers Associations, and other appropriate groups. • Continue local nonpoint source water quality improvement projects. Several additional meetings were helci to further discuss the screened recommendations and determine ho~v to develop more focused and defined non-urban projects from the broad-based 208 Plan recommendations. During several :Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) meetings, held during June and July ?005, representatives from the County ~~G'eed Board, County Eltension, Colorado State Forest, WQCD, NRCS, RCCD, Farm Services Agency (FSr1), CDOW, and the general public discussed various agricultural issues, including water quality and water resources. The group determined that water was one of the primary areas of concern for the rural communit<v, with issues ranging from water availability to water conservation to water quality. The development of 35- acre parcels and the proliferation of small ranches and were specific area of concern with regard to water resources/water quality. Conservation practices discussed for water qualit<~ control include: • Installation of proper water control structures (headgates): Rock check diversions and • improper headgates result in increased erosion and stream sediment load. Headgates throughout the County should be sur-eyed and repaired. Where required, headgates should be replaced and appropriate control structures installed. RCCD + 1-17 Pluo Grace RrnuL Suite 20 L ~l * Steuo~hrkrt Sprirr~ r, C O 30-1 Y7 * (970) 3.'' 9 :3221