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• AMERICAN <br /> WHITEWATER <br /> September 10, 2012 <br /> Mr. John McClow, Chairman of the Board <br /> Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> 1313 Sherman St. Rm. 721 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> RE: SUPPORT FOR GRANT FOR GORE CANYON WHITEWATER PARK <br /> Dear Chairman McClow and Members of the Board, <br /> Founded in 1954, American Whitewater is a national non-profit organization with <br /> a mission "to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to <br /> enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely." We are active in diverse policy <br /> forums and stakeholder discussions across the state of Colorado, including a <br /> focus on the Upper Colorado River through Grand and Eagle Counties. <br /> I am writing to encourage you to award the full $500,000 grant amount requested <br /> by Grand County to build Gore Canyon Whitewater Park on the Colorado River <br /> IP at Pumphouse. The headwater's economy is driven by tourism. Tourists from in <br /> state and out of state are drawn to this iconic reach of the Colorado River to <br /> enjoy whitewater boating. The Gore Canyon Whitewater Park at Pumphouse is • <br /> clearly a water project of statewide concern that will benefit thousands of <br /> recreational users on the Colorado River and the surrounding communities. <br /> The Water Supply Reserve Account was set aside by the Legislature to fund both <br /> consumptive and non-consumptive water projects. Non-consumptive projects <br /> specifically include both recreation and the environment. Yet, less than $400,000 <br /> of the over$30 million set aside by the Legislature has funded non-consumptive <br /> recreational projects to date. Awarding this grant request in full is an ideal <br /> opportunity for the Colorado Water Conservation Board to honor the legislative <br /> intent of the Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act by funding a significant <br /> recreational water project on the Colorado River. <br /> Thank you in advance for awarding this grant in full to Grand County to build the <br /> Gore Canyon Whitewater Park. Please contact me if you have any additional <br /> questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 7 � <br /> Nathan T.Fey <br /> Colorado Stewardship Director <br /> IP <br />