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<br />. <br /> <br />the entire Cache La Poudre River watershed with the concerted effort being implemented <br />throughout the watershed in small manageable pieces. This will provide the best chance for <br />success along the Cache La Poudre River. <br /> <br />The proposal is complete and the proposed implementation steps will accomplish the stated <br />goals of the proposal. Design minimizes the likelihood of re-infestation of the project area <br />through effective revegetation, monitoring, and maintenance plans. <br /> <br />The work that was begun with the Pulling Together Initiative for the Cache La Poudre River <br />watershed previously eradicated a number of trees. We have consistently monitored these <br />properties to verify that the cut-stump chemical treatments are successful. The trees are no <br />longer there and the native vegetation is filling in. With the projects taking place in Larimer <br />County these next couple of years, the upstream infestations are being addressed, preventing <br />re-infestation of the area that we are targeting in Weld County. As a result, less seed matter <br />will be making it to the South Platte River. This will decrease the potential infestations along <br />the banks of the South Platte River east of the confluence with the Cache La Poudre River. <br /> <br />Principles of IPM (biocontrol, chemical, mechanical, etc.) are well utilized. Chosen control <br />methods are the most appropriate techniques for the specific project area. <br /> <br />Due to the limited infestation, both tamarisk and Russian olive can be eradicated using the <br />cut-stump treatment method. This will leave the smallest impact on the existing vegetation <br />allowing for the natives to fill in. <br /> <br />The proposal is effective in furthering the CWCS's multi-objective missions relative to <br />watershed restoration and protection of water resources such as enhancing instream flow <br />segments, facilitating water deliveries or mitigating flood risks. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Yes, the goals of this project improve water quality, and potentially water quantity. The <br />watershed will be restored to a more natural state without the tamarisk and Russian olive. Any <br />trees that are in the stream (growing on islands or the bank's edge) will be eradicated, thus <br />improving water flow and limiting the flood risks from these trees falling into the channel. <br /> <br />The proposed project schedule is realistic. Anticipated environmental compliance and <br />permitting issues (for example: 404 dredge/fill, herbicide application, insect releases, NEPA, <br />etc) are adequately addressed so as not to delay project implementation. <br /> <br />The project will start in May 2009 after funding is acknowledged. Contact will be made with all <br />of the landowners and a schedule will be set working from the West to the East. With run-off <br />and possible flooding each spring and late summer, two growing seasons are being <br />scheduled for the removal work. <br /> <br />Any compliance pieces required will be handled by the Weld County Weed Division along with <br />our water engineers. If a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit <br />becomes required. work will stop next to the edge of the rival' until the permit is received. <br />Tamarisk and Russian olive removal will continue outside of this limited area. Once a permit is <br />received, the Weld County Youth Conservation Corp will go back and treat the trees that had <br />to be skipped due to their location. All of the spraying will be done by licensed applicators <br />either with the Weld County Youth Conservation Corp, Weld County Weed Division or a <br />professional applicator. <br /> <br />. Multi-Obiective Priority and Bonus Factors: (Describe any that aDDM <br />Proiect makes effective utilization of labor from Colorado Youth Corps ("CYC") or other non <br />5 <br />