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. . 7) Implemented a long-term public education campaign that includes public meetings, field tours, news articles, and viewing of an education video produced by the Alamosa River Watershed Project in 1997; 8) Hired a consultant (Dave Rosgen of Wildland Hydrology) to prepare a conceptual plan for restoring the river in the project area (completed in March 1999); and 9) Worked with Dave Rosgen to prioritize badly damaged sections of the river. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS The NRCS has several programs available, including EQUIP, WRP, and the WHIP programs. Several landowners and ditch companies are currently involved in these cost! share conservation programs. The Colorado State University Cooperative Extension is currently involved in pasture management with local livestock owners. The North American Wetland Conservation Act (NA WCA) has expressed an interest in the project to build fences to protect the riparian area. This will enhance the habitat for song birds and water fowl. The Alamosa RiverkeeperR are monitoring house wells for water quality and water table changes. SIMILAR ACTIVITIES IN THE WATERSHED In light of the catastrophes that have plagued the Alamosa River watershed, namely channel straightening in the early 1970's and Summitville in the late 1980's, the grass roots activism within the community did not back away from the challenge. The ARWRP Committee that formed in 1995 is determined now, more than ever, to bring the project through to completion. This organization's ability to draw support for its restoration design from many different local, state and federal agencies should become a model for other river restoration efforts. SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS DESIGN Sampling and analysis will be done according to the "Sampling and Analysis Plan" from the Nonpoint Source Program. Exact sampling protocols will be evaluated with the help of technical personnel from state, federal, and local agencies. Monitoring efforts will be conducted in concert with the NRCS, Alamosa-La lara Water Conservancy District, and the Alamosa River Watershed Restoration Project. The U.S. Geological Survey may also participate in monitoring and evaluation. Data will be stored at the NRCS in La lara and will be available to both project participants and the public. Monitoring data such as survey profiles and vegetation types will be used to produce map overlays of the project area. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN Page -22-