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Animas, Dolores, and San Juan rivers as they flow through the towns of Durango, Dolores, and <br />Pagosa Springs, respectively. The issues raised in the present Golden case are of great interest to <br />the Alliance and its members because of the potential impact a judicial decision may have on the <br />instream recreational opportunities available in rivers and streams across Colorado. <br />d. Colorado River Outfitters Association is a trade association representing approximately <br />sixty outfitters operating on the thirteen river systems within the State of Colorado. The members <br />of CROA provided guided outfitting services to 500,000 people in 2000, generating <br />$120,000,000 of economic benefit. These outfitters, and the communities in which they live and <br />operate, are heavily dependent upon Colorado's recreation based economy and the use of water <br />for recreation purposes. CROA's Bylaws include promoting the conservation and protection of <br />riparian habitat and the river environment. <br />e. American Canoe Association, founded in 1880, is the nation's oldest and largest <br />paddlesports organization, with approximately 50,000 members nationwide. ACA establishes <br />standards and certifies instructors in many paddlesports disciplines, and is dedicated to preserving <br />and protecting America's natural areas and waterways for recreational use. Our mission and <br />members support the ability to appropriate water for instream recreational purposes <br />f. Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) is a non -profit trade association fostering <br />paddlesport business with over 700 business members. Representing the paddlesport industry's <br />top outfitters, liveries and manufacturers, PPA works to promote paddlesports in many ways, <br />including supporting waterway conservation efforts. <br />