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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I and in targeting programs to address those needs identified most effectively. Findings and Results Figure I-Problems with Flooding and/or Drainage, describes the problems identified by the 134 survey respondents in dealing with flooding and/or drainage in their communities. The responses indicate a wide variety of problems are being experienced by these communities, indicating the need for a multi-objective approach to solving these problems. Figure 2-Values of Colorado Stream Corridors. shows the variety of values placed on stream corridors by survey respondents and indicates the need to broaden the factors considered in stream corridor and floodplain management to insure a multi-objective perspective is preserved when making decisions about current and future uses of this portion of the watershed. These values are in addition to the obvious purposes of conveying water as part of the natural hydrologic cycle, including flood water flows from the upper watershed downstream to the lower watershed Figure 3-Funding Imolementation Preferences. shows the variety of choices identified by the survey respondents and their preferred choice, a state wide revolving fund loan program. There are other options also identified, but reluctance by residents to increase their local tax burden apparently makes other alternatives less attractive. Organizational responses to the following selected questions are presented in Appendix Exhibits - I through 5. These responses were grouped into four categories of responders: environmental organizations, federal, floodplain and special districts, and water organizations. Their responses provided additional comments and perspectives which were used by the project team to formulate the "The Stewardship of Stream Corridors" Program: . Question 1- What does your organization feel is the most significant floodplain problem relating to stream corridors in Colorado? . Question 2- What does your organization value about stream corridors? . Question 3- What are the most significant barriers to achieving your organization's goals for stream corridors? . Question 4-Does your organization believe Colorado has needs for multi-objective flood hazard mitigation or river rehabilitation projects that incorporate the following uses or benefits? . Question 5-Does your organization know of problematic or threatened stream corridors that you feel would benefit from a multi-objective solution strategy? Needs Identification Four major need categories have been identified based upon the fmdings 4