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Lottis Creek, from the headwaters to the confluence with the Taylor Fork of the Gunnison River, <br /> has an existing Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) instream flow rate of 5 cfs that <br /> applies year-round. This proposal seeks to provide an increased summer instream flow rate. <br /> HCCA has coordinated with local consultants to arrive at a preliminary instream flow <br /> recommendation that would increase the protection of a headwaters fishery. In considering this <br /> application, the CWCB has an opportunity to protect an important stream ecosystem by moving <br /> forward with an instream flow protection that would preserve the natural environment to a <br /> reasonable degree. <br /> Enclosed you will find copies of data sheets from CPW characterizing the Lottis Creek aquatic <br /> environment.We have attached R2Cross modeling runs, stream photos,and maps of the relevant <br /> reach. If you have any further questions regarding this recommendation, please feel free to <br /> contact Julie Nania at (509) 999-0012. HCCA thanks CPW and the CWCB for their support in <br /> developing this recommendation. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Julie Nania <br /> High Country Conservation Advocates <br /> Water Director <br /> Enclosure <br />