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<br />G <br />. <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />m <br /> <br />11/20/96 <br /> <br />10:46 <br /> <br />'6'303 275 5557 <br /> <br />USDA/OGe/DENVER <br /> <br />~ 0031007 <br /> <br />Mr. Dan Merriman <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />These geologic, hydrologic, and biotic factors combine with limited disturbance <br />to create a unique natural environment that does not occur anywhere else in the <br />State. The Colorado Heritage Program is studying the rare ecological character <br />of East Fork above Spouting Rock for eligibility aa a Research Natural Area. <br />The White River National Forest is likely to nominate this area of East Fork <br />above Spouting Rock as a Research Natural Area. <br /> <br />MOre than 80,000 visitors per year hike up the trail to view Dead Horse Creek. <br />Hanging Lake, and Spouting Rock. Visitor logs recount the depth of enjoyment <br />felt at all times of year and at all natural ranges of flow. The State built a <br />parkin51 .u;d rest ar".. at the trail base, and many community groups have h"lped <br />repair and maintain the Han9in51 Lake trail and boardwalk. This trail is the <br />most heavily-used trail in. the State. The diatincti ve geologic.. hydrologic, <br />biotic, and aesthetic qualities of this area justify protection of the full <br />range of natural flows in all segments for the recreational enjoyment ot the <br />public. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />f!!L.h.~ <br /> <br />Water Program Leader <br />Rocky Mountain Region <br /> <br />Caring for the Land and Serving People <br /> <br />Printed on RaevrlWf P~no:or ..I"!!... <br />