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Final Report April 2004 level) there are fewer watersheds \....ithout diversions. However, the majority of watersheds still continue to fall under the ;-';0 Recorded Di\'ersions and 0 to 20 % Oivened categories (Figure I). Figure 1 - Distribution of \\'atersheds by Diversion Categories - - - . ~ . ~ . - , . ~ = '0 , ~ ,~ E , z ,~ ~ . ....0.._ i....lAo.......c' .""'c....><;"C O_XI'<o.~ 2O_~~ ._- Diversion Calegorles The primary purpose of the sorting characterizations was to provide a basis for defining goals and objectives for instream flow protection as well as to give perspective to the proportional relationship of the number of streams in each of the sorting categorics. Instrcam Flow r-rotection Goals. Objectives and Implementation Tools The Steering Committee compiled a list of strategies or actions that could be utilized to provide for or protect instream flows. These '"tools" generally exist within the framework of federal and state statutes. regulations. laws and policies that. when utilizcd. can pro\'ide for instream flow protection Of enhancement (Table 2), It is important to note that the numerical listing docs not prioritize or assess the effectiveness of these tools, The list is categorized by three major headings: those options available under the auspices of the Forest Service. the State of Colorado programs. and those activities requiring cooperative or collective action by multiple panies to be effective, Some of the tools provide for direct instreanl flow protection. while others are more indirect with fegard to their outcomes, but when they are a pan of a larger strategy they can collectively achieve instream flow protection, The application of the tools relics on a tiered approach and is addressed in more detail in a later section (Implementation of Instfean1 Flow Protection Strategies) and in Appendix B: Interpretation of Took .7.