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1 ' Colonel Steven G. West 5 ' Aquatic Mation Questions about aquatic mitigation have arisen concerning the adequacy of i the proposed trust fund being established between the Water Department and Division, the speculative nature of aquatic mitigation, and the lack of specificity in the December 1986 draft of this report. The Water Department and Division are continuing to refine the trust fund agreement, so that its purpose and limitations are clearly stated. They are also, refining the operational flow plan to improve stream fisheries in the Water Department's system. The aquatic mitigation recommendations in this report are based on the best information available to us. Nebraska Impacts Comments were received questioning the inclusion of the Platte River system in Nebraska in the impact analysis. Impacts from Two Forks on Nebraska's fish and wildlife resources were analyzed because of the potential for Two Forks to deplete streamflows in Nebraska. Based on the available information, impacts to nonlisted species in Nebraska were judged to be insignificant. ' Cumulative Impacts One commenter questioned the inclusion of several projects (Seminoe ' Enlargement, Frenchman Creek, Cache La Poudre, Catherland, and Enders) in the cumulative analysis of impacts in Nebraska. These projects were added to the list prepared by the Corps, which included Narrows, Prairie Bend, Senac, Deer Creek, and Corn Creek, because the Service and/or Commission have been conducting studies for these projects. Cumulative impacts in Nebraska were judged to be very significant. ' We appreciate the opportunity afforded to us to prepare this Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report. We will be pleased to respond to any comments or questions you may have. Sincerely, ' GALEN L BUTERBAUGH Regional Director ' cc: (see Distribution List)