9403

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9403
• Author: Office, C. U. P. C. A.
• Title: Upper Colorado River Basin Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Program
• USFW Year: 2002.
• USFW - Doc Type: Fiscal Years 1994-1998.
• Copyright Material: NO

Appendix B
Highlights of Projects Completed
During 1994 - 1998
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Acquisition of the 345-acre Tt~tiFk
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County) helped to preserve an important
native riparian community in southwest
Colorado. The river is relatively unregulated by
dams and native riparian forests still abound.
The Program was acost-share partner with
The Nature Conservancy in this property
acquisition.
In a major cooperative effort with Colorado
Division of Wildlife, a variety of projects were
completed on the LITHE 1'rlLs 51'~TI'
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Blanco County). Wetlands were constructed
to capture and hold local springflows. The
managed impoundments have increased
waterfowl habitat and are a popular local
fishing resource.

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A total of seven miles of lower Stake Springs Creek were
fenced to protect wetlands, springs and riparian (streamside)
~"';~; ~' wildlife habitats in the creek bottom. The fence was designed
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~~~~~ fence allow cattle access to water and the ability to cross to
~ 1 ,; --- neighboring pastures. These measures have helped to secure
6 the cooperation of local livestock interests. Vegetation and
wildlife habitat conditions along Stake Springs Creek showed a
positive response in the first growing season. Streamflows
' have actually increased to the benefit of all water users,
"- including livestock and wildlife.
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