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'~4J general viewpoints. I I believe the channelization as proposed should not be implemented, because there are options and alternatives which are consistent with sound principles of engineering, regional planning and environmental design. These alter- natives will serve a larger range of urban needs and will help us in creating a better metropolitan area. Basically, the handling of the design flood at 5,000 cfs to 14,000 second feet below Chatfield Dam should give a large maximum of flood plain management and a minimum of relocation and dis- turbance of the channel. Flood plain zoning given in the resolution of the Urbain Drainage and Flood Control District for the flood plain insurance program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development should be implemented. Certain uses should be permitted with open space and recreational uses emphasized with a nonconformed use assigned as appropriate. Structures should be minimized. There should be every effort to maintain a natural character for the river and its environs. The river should be given a minimum of bank stabilization based on further soil studies. If in the future bank erosion occurs, additional treatment can be undertaken by local agencies. Today, this is being done on the North Platte down below Roberts Tunnel by the Denver Water Board. There is a minimum amount of channelization. They will let the river develop as it meanders. I think it is going to work quite well up there. I Despite the absence of the silt loads in the river, the sand, gravel and cobbles of the river bottom may well result in a fairly stable bed. Every effort should be made to upgrade the river as a fishery. At certain locations 'flood plain zoning will not be adequate. Channel alterna- tions and dikes will be needed. And this would be probably undoubtedly adjacent to the Columbine