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<br />p.,QjectetlPrQj.ectOutputs. The ohjective oftheproj:ectis to r\;lstotenear shore rip man habhat andttcl,jacent
<br />,hackwatethabitat along the YampaRiver Within the project rea<ih and to restotefishhabitatlUldpillls:~ein:the
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<br />. Restoratiollof apptuximately60-70 acres of ripman ~dwetland habitats inchrcling the rare nacrowleaif
<br />cottonwood. box elder, arulted-osierdogwoodpla:nt coIl:li1tunityalong both'banks.
<br />. Incteaseterrestria:l wildlife and aquatic habitatasseciatedWiththe increase in riparian h.abitats.
<br />. Restoration ofabout 3 miles offish andsrnall vessel passage on the river by endingtheconstl;Uetiolluf
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<br />. Restoration of about :3' miles offish. habitat, inc1l1dinghabitatfortwo Federally~listedendllllge~e91
<br />species, along the river by improving water quality, and ii'JicreaSing the near shoreriparianailldl#'alj,kwater
<br />habitats for feed, cover, resting, spaWI!ii'Jig and rearinioliaquaticspecies, '
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<br />The project would also contribute to the overall restoration of the river corridor and tl:u:ough'the NatJ:il1~
<br />Conservancy's effort, continue to sel'Veas an educational tooHur rahcliers, scieIitists, educators, s'fucttlnts,and
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