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I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I I I Larry Hammer Disapproval regarding intention to flood the Colorado River, destroying property and homes, interstate highway, and Riverfront Trail System. Utah State University Extension 1. Concerns about the effects of the project on mosquitos, and how the issue will be resolved. 2. Concerns about effects of the project on noxious weeds, and how the issue will be resolved. Rick Cooley Delta County Mosquito Control District 1 1. Provisions for controlling mosquitos within the project areas must be addressed. Lowell Rogers Delta County Mosquito Control District 1 1. Will the project restrict mosquito control efforts? 2. If so, what pesticides and application methods will be allowed for mosquito control? 3. Will the project cover additional costs that may be incurred because of restrictions? Utah Division of Wildlife Resources UDWR submitted editorial and contextual I'It appears there may be some misunderstanding regarding the nature of the proposed action. The project does not propose to increase flood flows, but to rely on existing flows. The project proposes to purchase the right to breach levees, but only from willing landowners. Landowners who are not interested in selling easements will still retain existing levels of flood protection. I'See section on mosquitos. ./ All sites will be monitored to determine effects of the project on noxious weeds. The project will work with Utah State University Extension and Colorado State University Extension to identifY weed prevention and/or control strategies. I'See section on mosquitos. I'See section on mosquitos I'See section on mosquitos ./See section on mosquitos I' All recommended changes to the EA were IV - 11