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0 i <br />(1.53 cfs) based on N. Cascade Creek were slightly lower than the recommended flows <br />(1.54 cfs). However, the best estimate of flows on that date (1.93 cfs) was well above the <br />recommended flows. <br />Relationship to Existing State Policy. Trout Unlimited and the CDOW are forwarding <br />this instream flow recommendation to the CWCB to meet the State of Colorado's policy <br />"that the wildlife and their environment are to be protected, preserved, enhanced, and <br />managed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors ... <br />and that, to carry out such program and policy, there shall be a continuous operation of <br />planning, acquisition, and development of wildlife habitats and facilities for wildlife - <br />related opportunities." C.R.S. 33- 1- 101(1). Further, the CDOW Strategic Plan states <br />"Healthy aquatic environments are essential to maintain healthy and viable fisheries, and <br />critical for self - sustaining populations. The Division desires to protect and enhance the <br />quality and quantity of aquatic habitats." TU and CDOW recommend that Severy Creek <br />be considered for inclusion in the Instream Flow Program because doing so would help <br />meet these stated policies. Specifically, establishing minimum flows through this reach <br />would preserve the natural environment of the stream, including the native greenback <br />cutthroat trout, to a reasonable degree. <br />Attached in Appendix B, please find copies of the field data sheets, the R2CROSS <br />modeling runs, fishery survey information, and stream photographs. Attached in <br />Appendix C, please find copies of the water availability analysis spanning 10/1/49 to <br />9/30/2006 as well as precipitation data from Colorado Springs for the years 1948 — 2006. <br />Diversion records are attached in Appendix D. If you have any questions regarding the <br />attached information or the instream flow recommendations, please feel free to contact <br />me at (303) 440 -2937. <br />Trout Unlimited thanks Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Division of Wildlife and the <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board Staff for their support in preparing this <br />recommendation. <br />Sincerely, <br />W. John Roach, Ph.D. <br />Trout Unlimited <br />Aquatic Specialist <br />Cc: Gary Dowler, CDOW Aquatic Biologist — w/o attachments <br />Doug Krieger, CDOW Aquatic Biologist — w/o attachments <br />Abby Ortega, Colorado Springs Utilities Project Engineer <br />Jay Skinner, CDOW Water Unit Program Manager — w/o attachments <br />Mark Uppendahl, CDOW Instream Flow Program Coordinator <br />