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Colorado River Segment 1 <br /> BLM found Colorado River Segment I as eligible - identifying scenic, fish and wildlife as <br /> outstandingly remarkable values. The fish finding was due to the presence or proximity of the <br /> Colorado River Endangered Fish species in the river. The Colorado River Endangered Fish <br /> Recovery Program(Recovery Program)requires BLM i• factor in the health and needs of the fish <br /> in its plans and actions. The stakeholder group --• sit,. -. , that these protections remain in <br /> place, as they provide helpful and essential protections for the fish ORV. Confident that these <br /> protections will remain in place at least during the life .f the revised RMP, stakeholders in the <br /> collaborative believe that the fish ORV will be well . . -• and additional protections that <br /> might be provided by a suitability finding are not . -- . <br /> The scenic finding was due to DoBeque Canyon's i. majestic views from and along the <br /> river,which are composed of the stair-stepped • • r : i sandstone Jiffs intermixed with lightly, <br /> vegetated slopes of the canyon in sharp contrast to the � . • , vegetation and varied colors near <br /> the river. The BLM has designated this area as a • -s management area. The scenic values of <br /> DeBeque Canyon could be managed as a VR11f2 in i revised RMP. This would include a <br /> continuation of limited access and minimal fixture . - - pment on public lands,as the BLM has <br /> managed this reach historically. These existing tools , . '• - helpfiul protection for the scenic <br /> ORV. The scenic ORV is currently adequately . • - '-• by the BLM because of the limited <br /> access and the control that BLM already has over any i • . ,• =;i in the area Assuming these <br /> protections will remain in place at least during the life .f the revised RMP, stakeholders In the <br /> collaborative believe that the scenic ORV is - • adequately protected and additional <br /> protections that might be provided by a suitability •i•;,. . are not necessary. <br /> The wildlife finding was due to DeBeque Canyon -• .i. ., i. : important winter habitat for Bald <br /> Eagles. BLM controls the access and any . - - . -, along this stretch of river, this will <br /> adequately protect the habitat drat is entirely on Federal , • . , .Assuming these protections will <br /> remain in place at least during the life of the revised • I , stakeholders in the collaborative <br /> believe that the wildlife ORV is well protected and , .,r .., protection that might be provided <br /> by a suitability finding are not necessary. <br /> The stakeholders in the collaborative process would like to i i i BLM and the Grand Junction Field <br /> Office for the ongoing assistance provided by staff who have _• i , . shared their time to answer <br /> questions and help the group understand BLM's RMP revision . , --<, and the wild and scenic inventory <br /> and analysis. The group will proceed with its deliberations on •. - remaining stream segments and will <br /> share consensus recommendations with BLM as soon as they , - • .. - available. <br /> a i_„1 ' :L.191414116° <br /> 14;7t <br /> Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> 2 <br />