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<br />r <br /> <br />Sixty percent (60%) of the average flow (fig. 6): This is a base <br />flow recommended to provide excellent to outstanding habitat for <br />most aquatic life forms during their primary periods of growth <br />and for the majority of recreational uses. Channel widths, depths, <br />and velocities will provide excellent aquatic habitat (fig. 1). <br />Most of the normal channel substrate will be covered with water, <br />including many shallow riffle and shoal areas. Side channels that <br />normally carry water will have adequate flows. Few gravel bars will <br />be exposed, and the majority of islands will serve as wildlife <br />nesting, denning, nursery, and refuge habitat. The rnaj ori ty of <br />streambanks will provide cover for fish and safe denning areas for <br />wildlife. Most pools, runs, and riffles will be adequately covered <br />with water and provide excellent feeding and nursery habitat for <br />fishes. Riparian vegetation will have plenty of water. Fish migration <br />is no problem in any riffle areas. Water temperatures are not expected <br />to become limiting in any reach of the stream. Invertebrate life forms <br />should be varied and abundant. Water quality and quantity should be <br />excellent for fishing and floating canoes, rafts, and larger boats, <br />and general recreation (stream with an average flow in excess of 100 <br />cfs). Stream esthetics and natural beauty will be excellent to out- <br />standing. <br /> <br />I <br />. <br /> <br />23 <br />