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. Wetland Habitat ManaQement Action #1 . Eliminate grazing from the riparian areas within the 410 acres of the lower Muddy Creek mitigation area by fencing and redistributing grazing on public and private lands surrounding the mitigation area Responsible Agency: BLM Cooperating Parties/Agencies: CDOW, Colorado State Lands Board . Fenclna: Figure 2 illustrates existing fence on the mitigation area and presents a layout of additional fencing needed to restrict livestock from the riparian corridor. Approximately 5.5 miles of existing fence on the mitigation area is suitably located for purposes of restricting livestock. Various sections of this fence are in poor condition and must be repaired or replaced. It will be necessary to inspect all existing fence and repair where needed. Approximately 3.0 miles of additional fencing is needed to connect existing fence to securely restrict livestock access into the riparian area This fence will be constructed according to BLM specifications in order to minimize mortality of big game. . Estimated cost: - Construction of 3 miles of new fence @ $4,500/mile = 513,500 - Repair of existing fence = $12,000 Total estimated cost - $25,500: 0 & M costs for fencing= $600/yr . Grazina Redistribution: Portions of BLM allotment #7550 within the bottomland of Muddy Creek will be fenced off from livestock. Redistribution of grazing on the allotment will be accomplished by placing a stock water tank at the southwest comer of the allotment (Figure 2). Water will be supplied to the tank via a tap into the domestic water system of Kremmling in the proximity of the proposed tank. Arrangements with the City of Kremmling and the acquisition of an easement to pipe the water a short distance over private land will be made prior to developing the watering facility. Water will be made available for livestock on the east side of the allotment through a watering gap to Muddy Creek or another reliable source of water that is included in plans for the construction of new fence. . Estimated cost: Total estimated cost: . Installation of water tank and plumbing = $1,000 . $ 1.000 . Total estimated cost: - $26,500 Wetland Habitat Manaaement Action #2 . Establish a water management system that will effectively create a perennially wet situation allowing for the restoration, enhancement, and maintenance of up to 249 acres of wetland vegetation types on the lower Muddy Creek mitigation area . Development of plans for a water management system in the lower Muddy Creek mitigation area will involve construction and use of new facilities in the northern portion of the mitigation area and the repair and upgrade of existing irrigation facilities in the southern section of the mitigation area For purposes of presentation of management action #2. the proposed mitigation area will be di'vided into two sections which will be referred to as the northern section and the southern section. The northern section includes approximately 4 miles of Muddy Creek, extending from the proposed dam site to an existing irrigation control structure, approximately 0.25 miles above the confluence of Cow Gulch with Muddy Creek. The southern section includes approximately 2.5 miles of Muddy Creek, extending from the existing irrigation control structure above the confluence of Cow Gulch to the southern boundary . 10 .