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<br />also have intangible qualities such as natural <br />quiet, solitude, space, scenery, scenic vistas, <br />a sense of history, sounds of nature, and <br />clear night skies that are important <br />components of visitor use and enjoyment. <br /> <br />Conditions to be attained: <br /> <br />I) A strategy has heen developed that protects <br />viewsheds, allowing them to remain generally <br />natural and undeveloped as seen from within the <br />monument and Vemal Mesa. <br /> <br />2) Development that will be seen from within the <br />park is done in a sensitive way, minimally <br />impacting the visitor experience of a wild <br />canyon setting and blending with the natural <br />landscape. <br /> <br />3) Management for viewsheds that are critical to <br />providing quality experiences for park visitors is <br />cooperatively coordinated with adjacent land <br />management agencies, county planning entities, <br />private landowners, and transportation agencies. <br /> <br />4) A strategy has been developed to protect the <br />view shed along the scenic approaches to the <br />monument (Highway 50 to the South Rim <br />entrance and Crawford to North Rim boundary), <br />emphasizing the importance of retaining the <br />rural characteristics of the area along these <br />routes. <br /> <br />5) Outstanding natural sound quality, night <br />lighting, and air pollution are improved over <br />1993 levels. <br /> <br />· SOILS/GEOLOGY - Seek to understand <br />"and preserve natural erosion processes as <br />they relate to the monument and the <br />formation of the canyon. <br /> <br />Conditions to be attained: <br /> <br />1) Accelerated erosion resulting from visitor use <br />and/or management activities has been <br />minimized or prevented. <br /> <br />2) Continued research pertinent to the geologic <br />processes that created the canyon and adjacent <br />landscapes is encouraged. <br /> <br />· VEGETATION - Perpetuate native plant <br />life as part of natural ecosystems. <br /> <br />20 <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Conditions to be attained: <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I) The spread of noxious weeds is prevented. <br /> <br />2) Habitat for threatened and endangered species is <br />protected. <br /> <br />3) Permit livestock is managed per the principals <br />of sustainability; incidence of livestock trespass <br />is eliminated by the use of fencing, or where <br />feasible, by alternative controls; where fencing <br />is not erected, resource impacts are identified <br />and monitored to minimize such impacts. <br /> <br />4) Prescribed fire is used to mimic natural fire <br />effects in certain areas. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />5) Natural (pre-dam) river corridor vegetation has <br />been restored and is maintained. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />6) Impacts of visitor use are minimized. <br /> <br />7) Significant vegetation communities (e.g., old <br />growth stands) have been identified and are <br />protected. <br /> <br />8) Natural vegetation communities extending <br />across park boundaries are enhanced through <br />common efforts with other entities, minimizing <br />habitat fragmentation in the region. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />· WATER - Manage and protect water <br />resources and aquatic ecosystems to <br />maintain, rehabilitate, and perpetuate their <br />inherent natural integrity in coordination <br />with the state and other federal agencies. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Conditions to be attained: <br /> <br />1) The Gunnison River's !lows and !low regime are <br />protected, ensuring sufficient and permanent <br />water flows that mimic a more natural flow <br />regime. <br /> <br />2) The extent of springs and seeps have been <br />identified and protected. <br /> <br />3) Water quality is maintained at highest level <br />possible, with the assistance of Curecanti <br />National Recreation Area, consistent with the <br />Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.) and <br />other applicable federal, state, and local laws <br />and regulations. <br /> <br />4) Water quality for the world-class trout fisheries <br />is maintained. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />5) Other water users and agencies assist in <br />achieving goals through recognition of common <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />