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SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND PHYSICAL IMPACTS <br /> The recreational aspects of the entire Conejos River system are of significant value to residents <br /> and to the tourism and hospitality economy of this region. Fishing and waterfowl hunting are <br /> popular along the Conejos and in the area of the Confluence, but this project will have no <br /> negative social or environmental impacts. Construction will be limited in scope, will take place <br /> within a few weeks, and will take place when waterfowl hunting is out of season. <br /> During a short period of time there will be some disturbance of the river in the immediate <br /> vicinity of the construction, but this will happen only briefly, with impacts being minor in <br /> nature. This temporary impact will have far less negative effect than the current seasonal <br /> practice of piling debris to divert water. <br /> The economic impact will be highly positive: This project assists the Company and the District <br /> to more efficiently provide irrigation water to over 5,000 acres of irrigated farm land, <br /> potentially saving$3/hour in pumping costs. <br /> Trout Unlimited has agreed to partner with all three diversion projects and is providing <br /> technical assistance to incorporate fish ladders and fish screens where appropriate. <br /> PERMITTING <br /> The Company and the Engineer believe no Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental <br /> Impact Statement (EIS)will be required. All work is associated with agricultural projects and all <br /> work is confined to the existing ditch. <br /> INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> No institutional considerations exist, other than the proposed loan from the CWCB. <br /> (appendices follow) <br /> -19 Prepared by the Conejos Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 550, Manassa,CO 81141 <br /> Per contract: Nicole V.Langley,Transforma Research&Design(www.transformagrants.com) <br />