WSPC01202

• File Number: 8210.761.09
• Description: Colorado River-Federal Agencies-US NPS-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument
• State: CO
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 1/1/3000
• Title: General Management Plan 1-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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Conditions to be attained:

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1) The carrying capacity and the public's
perception of what constitutes a quality visitor
experience on Bille Mesa lnumbers of boats, any
use conflicts such as fishermen/jet skiers/water-
skiers/windsurfers) has been determined and
evaluated in light of resource management and
visitor use criteria.

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2) The appropriate levels of additional launch
and/or marina facilities, if any, and their
location(s) have been determined.

3) Reservoir elevations are cooperatively
maintained at appropriate levels throughout the
year consistent with quality recreational
experiences and protection of natural and
cultural res.ources.

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· BLUE MESA - Develop a cooperative
approach with adjacent land management
agencies, private landowners, and other
federal, state, and local agencies to protect
viewsheds seen from Blue Mesa that are
critical to providing quality recreational
experiences.

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Conditions to be attained:

I) Viewsheds remain generally natural and
undeveloped as seen from the reservoir.

2) Viewsheds that are critical to providing quality
recreational experiences for park visitors are
protected from inappropriate development.

3) Appropriate developments are aesthetic, blend
into the surrounding landscape, complement the
natural scenery, and have a minimal impact on
the affected environment.

· LAKE ARMS - Provide a diversity of
recreational experiences appropriate to the
lake arms.

Conditions to be attained:

I) Obtain public perceptions of appropriate levels
and types of use, considering both the human
experience and resources.

2) Recreation activities are consistent with desired
visitor experiences in the lake arms.

3) Backcountry campsites (boat in and hiking) are
located and managed to minimize impact to
park resources and provide a quality experience.

· LAKE ARMS - Develop a cooperative
approach with adjacent land management
agencies, private landowners, and other
federal, state, and local agencies to protect
viewsheds seen from the lake arms that are
critical to providing quality recreational
experiences.

Conditions to be attained:

I) Viewsheds remain natural and undeveloped as
seen from the reservoir.

2) Viewsheds that are critical to providing quality
recreational experiences for park visitors are
protected from inappropriate development.

· INNER CANYON - Provide a diversity
of recreational experiences appropriate to the
inner canyon.

Conditions to be attained:

I) Appropriate flatwater recreation activities are
consistent with desired visitor experiences in the
inner canyon.

2) Commercial services for the backcountry are
consistent with the commercial services
management plan, ensuring quality visitor
experience in a secluded primitive environment.

3) Solitude is maintained for a secluded
backcountry experience.

4) Backcountry campsites are located and managed
to minimize impact to park resources, consistent
with a quality visitor experience.

5) Hiking trails are located and maintained to
provide safe visitor access, consistent with
resource management principles.

· CANYON RIM - Develop a cooperative
approach with adjacent land management
agencies, private landowners, and other
federal, state, and local agencies to protect
view sheds seen from the canyon rim to
protect resources and enhance interpretive

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