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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br /> <br />October 4, 1973 <br /> <br />15<-'~' ;..'!"'~ <br />4...... i" , <br />Dc v' <br />T C 5!9 <br />73 <br />COLa ' <br />CONSER . "'iI,. <br />VAT/a.. '" <br />IV U <br />v :?D <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Larry Lang <br />Colorado Water Conservation <br />1845 Sherman Street <br />Oenver, Colorado 80203 <br /> <br />80ard <br /> <br />Dear Larry, <br /> <br />We appreciate very much your recent visit to Marble to explain to the <br />people of Marble the programs which are available through the State <br />for flood control and drainage assistance. <br /> <br />Our engineers have advised us that the Town of Marble is subject to many <br />flood hazards. It is located at the confluence of two streams, the <br />Crystal River and Carbonate Creek, a tributary mountain stream. 51ate <br />Creek, an adjacent mountain stream, has been diverted to bypass the town <br />and is now tributary to the Crystal at a point downstream. In addition <br />to general flood hazards, the Town of Marble is subjected to extensive <br />sediment deposition within the town limits. Much private property has <br />been covered with debris carried down from the mountain in Carbonate <br />Creek. Severe erosion is characteristic of both Carbonate Creek and <br />Slate Creek and sediment deposition within the river valley has a definite <br />adverse effect on the vegetation and wildlife in the valley and the aquatic <br />biology and downstream water quality. The natural operation of the streams <br />is generally very inefficient and presents a major problem to future planning <br />and improvement of the area. <br /> <br />In the light of this situation, we submit this request for a flood study <br />of the Crystal River, Carbonate Creek and Slate Creek. The location of <br />these streams and the study limits recommended for consideration are <br />shown on the attached map. It appears imperative that the hazards presently <br />and potentially associated with this area be evaluated and the means for <br />minimizing the potential hazards be ana lysed and implemented. Recognition <br />and definition of these potential hazards will permit proper planning <br />and future development within the valley. <br /> <br />MARBLE SKI AREA, INC. <br /> <br />MARBLE. BOX 56C MARBLE STAR ROUTE 'CARBONDALE, COLO. 81624. (303) 963,2044 <br />DENVER' 4155 E. JEWELL AVE, SUITE 616 . DENVER, COLO. 80222' (303) 758,1555 <br />