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• County: Gunnison
• Community: Upper Gunnison
• Basin: Gunnison
• Title: Upper Gunnison-Uncompahgre Basin Phase 1 Feasibility Study Final Report
• Date: 1/1/1989
• Prepared For: Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority
• Prepared By: HDR Engineering, Inc.
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Floodplain Report/Masterplan

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UPPER GUNNISON-UNCOMPAHGRE BASIN STUDY
FINAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background and Perspective
1.2 Study Authorization
1.3 Study Objective
1.4 Study Process
1.5 Public Involvement
1.6 Report Organization

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2.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BASIN
2.1 Historical Overview
2.2 Location and Topography
2.3 Climate
2.4 Geology
2.5 Land Use and Ownership
2.6 Water Resources
2.7 Recreation
2.8 Demographic and Economic Characteristics

3.0 EXISTING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Water Suppliers and Users
3.3 Colorado River Water Conservation District

4.0 EXISTING FISHERY AND RECREATION RESOURCES 4-1
4.1 Fisheries 4-1
4.1.1 Previous Studies 4-1
4.1.2 Existing Stream, Reservoir and Lake Classifications 4-1
4.1.3 Existing Improvements for Fisheries 4-2
4.1.4 Currently Planned Improvements for Fisheries 4-4
4.2 Waterfowl Areas 4-5
4.2.1 Existing Waterfowl, Wetlands, and Riparian
Systems Data 4-5
4.2.2 Existing Waterfowl Areas 4-7
4.2.3 Recreational Use of Waterfowl Areas 4-7
4.3 Water-Based Recreation 4-7
4.3.1 Recreation Studies and References 4-7
4.3.2 Existing Recreational Facilities and Improvements 4-8
4.3.2.1 Colorado Division of Parks and
Outdoor Recreation 4-8
4.3.2.2 Colorado Division of Wildlife 4-9
4.3.2.3 National Park Service 4-10
4.3.2.4 U.S. Bureau of Land Management 4-11

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