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., I Location: Located along the northwest side of the N0I1h Fork of the Snake River in the heart of River Run Village, Keystone Resort. Land Owner: Keystone Real Estate Developments P. O. Box 8875 Keystone, CO 80435 Phone: Thomas Davidson (970) 496-7120 Directions: Take 1-70 west. Exit Silverthorne. Follow signs to Keystone. Park in the skier lots. Walk into the village to the pedestrian bridge over the North Fork, look lell and right. Goals: I) Water Quality Management to control storm water that is fed to these wetlands from the skier parking lots and core village areas. 2) Habitat Restoration. 3) Environmental Education. Methods: Vegetation was removed from a remnant irrigation ditch and relocated to a corridor along the North Fork of the Snake River. Willow shrubs and alder trees from the ditch were planted in the wetland restoration area adjacent to the North Fork of the Snake River. Three distinct wetland areas were created adjacent to, and parallel with the river. One area was planted with wil- lows and alders, the other two were planted with sedge and rush species with a willow fringe. The plantings were situated next to a pre-existing lodgepole pine forest. Currently, interpretative signs describing the vegetative communities and local wildlife are being designed for the wetland. This project was designed by Dr. Erik Olgierson, Wetland Ecologist. Results: Relocating the vegetation closer to the river resulted in an expanded wildlife corridor and enhanced the value of the ecotone. The density and diversity of the planted vegetation has increased significantly and numerous volunteer plants have established at the site. The willows and alders have migrat- ed into the pine forest and created a diversity of habitat community types. Since the vegetation has matured, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of birds utilizing the area. Fox sightings are not uncommon and there is evidence that beaver are moving back into the area. Once completed, the interpretative signs will be installed along the perimeter of the wetland area for the educational benefit of the community. 32 Driving Guide ' Colorado Watershed