<br />
<br />sites necessary)or development of the Delta National Fish Hatchery,
<br />This hatchery will serve Curecanti unit reservoirs and those of near-
<br />by participating projects in Colorado. The Bureau of Public Roads
<br />continued its preparation of detailed plans for the access road to
<br />J ones Hole National Fish Hatchery site in northeastern Utah. The
<br />14-mile access road will link the proposed hatchery area with the
<br />Uintah County road system.
<br />
<br />Fishery investigations were initiated at Flaming Gorge Reservoir
<br />and Lake Powell by the Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming Fish and
<br />Game Departments, These 6-year studies, to be completed in fiscal
<br />year 1969, will guide management measures during the i~itial years
<br />of reservoir impoundment. The similar study initiated in 1963 at
<br />Navajo Reservoir by the New Mexico Department of Game and
<br />Fish was continued, as well as the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and
<br />Wildlife's study to assess the downstream effects of Flaming Gorge
<br />Dam closure and the rough fish control operation of September 1962,
<br />
<br />Plans for improved fishing access on the Gunnison River and its
<br />tributaries above Blue Mesa Reservoir were developed by the Bureau
<br />of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife and the Colorado Department of
<br />Game Fish and Parks. Potential easement areas that would open
<br />18 miles of 'stream to free public fishing were appraised for possible
<br />acquisition.
<br />
<br />The Bu~eau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife acquired additional
<br />land at the Flaming Gorge unit for both big game and waterfoul
<br />purposes. The 886 acres obtained are on the Green River near the
<br />Utah-Colorado State line and include direct flow rights and a 1,160
<br />acre-foot storage right. Planning was initiated on related fencing,
<br />water development, and range rehabilitation measures by the Utah
<br />State Department of Fish and Game.
<br />
<br />Five agreements for land treatment and structural measures at
<br />the Navajo Dam land and wildlife management project were exe-
<br />cuted by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the
<br />Bureau of Land Management. The improvements under these agree-
<br />ments consist of brush eradication and seeding to improve forage on
<br />1,300 acres; development of five water-retention basins; construction
<br />of specialized enclosures for forage use studies; and fencing to' pelmit
<br />rotation of livestock grazing. The New Mexico department has
<br />initiated detailed planning for the land and management measures
<br />required for the project area north of the reservoir area,
<br />
<br />To complement other programed wildlife management measures,
<br />the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife requested the Bureau of
<br />Land Management to withdraw 7,166 acres of public domain at the
<br />
<br />Curecanti unit and 880 acres at the Emery County project for
<br />respective big game and waterfowl development purposes.
<br />
<br />Public Recreation Facilities
<br />
<br />Water, sewer, and power systems have been completed at
<br />Lucerne Valley in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.
<br />The Lucerne Valley access road and parking area were completed
<br />in fiscal year 1963. An access road, boat-launching ramp, employee
<br />residences, and a water system at Antelope Flat, Utah, under con-
<br />struction at the time of the last report, have been completed. A
<br />water and sewer system have been completed at Dutch John, Utah,
<br />where work on campground and picnic facilities, five comfort sta-
<br />tions, employee housing, and a ranger-contact station is well under-
<br />way and should be completed in fiscal year 1965. Work is in progress
<br />on two residences and water and sewer systems at Manila, Utah.
<br />Boat-launching ramps on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir have been
<br />provided at Buckboard Crossing, Firehole Canyon, Brinegar Ranch,
<br />and Holmes Ferry.
<br />
<br />At Crawford Reservoir in Colorado, where basic recreation
<br />facilities have been completed, additional construction is underway
<br />on an office-utility building which will be completed in fiscal year
<br />1965.
<br />
<br />Construction is underway on an office-utility building, water
<br />supply and distribution systems, sanitary facilities, 4 comfort sta-
<br />tions, 14 camping and picnic shelters, 50 camping and picnic sites,
<br />access and circulatory roads, parking areas, and a boat-launching
<br />ramp at Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming. These projects will be
<br />completed in fiscal year 1965.
<br />
<br />At Wahweap, in the Arizona portion of Glen Canyon National
<br />Recreation Area, work on buoys and navigational aids and two
<br />comfort stations was completed during the year. The picnic area
<br />development and shelter, a comfort station, seasonal quarters, em-
<br />ployee residences, pit toilets, parking areas, a boat-launching ramp,
<br />marina, beach, and access road in the Wahweap area were completed
<br />in fiscal year 1963. Construction of a repair shop and firehouse is
<br />underway. At Lees Ferry, Ariz" a comfort station, portable comfort
<br />stations, and the sewer system have been constructed, The boat-
<br />launching ramps at Bullfrog Basin, Utah, at Halls' Crossing, Utah,
<br />and Lees Ferry area have been completed and a ranger station and
<br />utility building are well underway at Bullfrog Basin.
<br />
<br />Completion of a water system, pit toilets, boat dock, picnic area
<br />and campground, circulatory roads, parking areas, and a boat launch-
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