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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />3. To protect the spring wetland ecosystem and stream ecosystem seasonal flow of -10 <br /> <br /> <br />or more cfs are needed. <br /> <br /> <br />4. High ground water levels maintain the health and vigor of the native sedges and <br /> <br /> <br />herbaceous dicots that dominate the spring plant communities, drive organic matter <br /> <br /> <br />storage in what appear to be highly organic soils, and reduce the probability of site <br /> <br /> <br />invasion by exotic and ruderal plants. Thus, ground water levels to maintain these <br /> <br /> <br />functions should be protected. <br /> <br /> <br />5. Because the stream flow is an excellent indicator of ground water levels and ground <br /> <br /> <br />water flow at this site, a flow could be used measure the integrity of the Spring Creek <br /> <br /> <br />watershed. <br /> <br />Acknowledgements <br />This project could not have been possible without the technical assistance of Chris <br />Hazen, and data collection by Stephanie Owens. Stream flow measures at Spring Creek by John <br />Almy made the development of the rating curve possible. Dr. David Merritt provided technical <br />guidance throughout the development and implementation of this project. Data collection, <br />instrumentation, and staff time was supported by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison <br />National Forest. <br /> <br />Literature Cited <br />Weber, W.A. and R. Wittmann.. 2001. Colorado Flora, western slope. Colorado Associated <br />University Press, Niwot, Colorado. <br /> <br />15 <br />