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Executive Summary FEIS - Navaio Reservoir Operations Table S-5-Summary comparison of alternatives retained for further analysis (continued) Resource No Action Alternative 250/5000 Alternative 500/5000 Alternative Indian Trust Assets Environmental Justice Trout fishery Trout fishery recreation Two types of ITAs potentially aff ected- water uses and cultural resources on trust lands. Uncertain opportunity for development of water uses. Employment opportunities adversely affected. Uncertain opportunity for development of water resources. Hinders Tribal economic development. Maintains better downstream trout fishery than action alternatives. Provides more recreation opportunities than action alternatives. Two types of ITAs potentially aff ected- water uses and cultural resources on trust lands. Positive impacts to all Tribes by protecting water development that has ESA and NEPA compliance-allows best possibility for future water development. Provides best opportunity for future water development. Habitat reduced average of 34 percent in special regulation waters when flows drop from 500 to 250 cfs. Physical habitat and water quality problems projected to be significant downstream from Citizens Ditch. Reduction in trout fishery results in lower quantity and quality of recreation associated with trout fishing. Two types of ITAs potentially affected- water uses and cultural resources on trust lands. Shortages to water projects would occur and better chance for future water development than No Action. Employment opportunities adversely aff ected. Flow Recommendations not fully met and additional ESA consultation would be required. Hinders Tribal economic development. Maintenance of 500 cfs maintains existing trout fishery, although in shortage years minimum releases may drop, with noticeable impact. Recreation maintained, very infrequent water- short years have adverse effects on quantity and quality.