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1-3 CONDUCT OF STUDY The Wright Water Engineers master planning team commenced work on the assignment with a strong background on the South Platte River in flood con- trol, engineering and planning, recreational and land use matters. The team has participated in linear park development in Denver since 1974 and in the upstream and downstream corridor work both before and after the Denver Greenway planning and construction. A newsletter was published five times during the Phase A report work. This newsletter is titled South Platte Currents, The newsletter was mailed and distributed to all interested parties and individuals. The South Platte Currents form a part of the South Platte River planning record. The master planning effort was enhanced by previous work by other consul- tants, including that of Dr. Stevens on geomorphology and sedimentation. The South Platte River was field inspected over the full study reach by bicycle, foot, raft and/or kayak. Records of observations are included in this report. Public meetings were held as follows to obtain guidance from government officials, citizens, and special interest groups. Meetings and interviews were conducted with various agencies, industries, and parties as follows: City of Denver M~C~~ Englewood/Littleton November 8, 1984 November 9, 1984 November 10, 1984 Colorado State Department of Highways U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Geological Survey Federal Emergency Management Agency Soil Conservation Service Denver Water Department Colorado Water Conservation Board Audubon Society Colorado Whitewater Association Colorado Division of Wildlife Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation Public Service Company Colorado Rock Products Association Cooley Gravel Company A full day raft and kayak trip was conducted by the engineers for the pro- ject sponsors and State of Colorado officials, including Governor Lamm, on June 24, 1984. The purpose of the trip was to provide a first hand oppor- tunity for the decisionmakers to inspect the river and location of recom- mended improvements. Valuable input was obtained from the sponsors and others on the trip. Meetings with local sponsors and advisory groups were held at regular inter- vals during the conduct of the Phase A report work. Such meetings were held on the following dates at the offices of the District. Meeting No. Date Meeting No. Date 1 10/12/1983 5 1/4/84 2 10/26/1983 6 1/25/84 3 11/30/1983 7 2/8/84 4 12/14/1983 8 2/22/84 9 3/7/84 Specific personnel contacted and information obtained is available in the files of Wright Water Engineers. GOALS The goals of the master planning work for the South Platte River are listed as follows: Minutes of the public meetings and the sponsors meetings contain important data on the river, as well as a record of decision making during the course of the study, These minutes are a part of the basic data and record of the South Platte River Master Plan. o The foremost and primary use of the South Platte River is for drainage and flood control. o The Master Plan should reduce to the extent possible future flood damages while systematically reducing existing flood damage potential.