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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benefits and support to reach mutually agreed-
upon goals.

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· WILDLIFE - Perpetuate native animal
life as part of the natural ecosystem in
consultation with federal and state agencies.

Conditions to be attained:

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I) Endangered and threatened species are protected
and the Service has accomplished its role in
recovery of threatened and endangered species
found at the monument.

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2) Habitat fragmentation has been minimized.

3) Native Colorado River fish have been restored
and/or are delisted.

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4) The world-class trout fishery is maintained.

5) Zoological inventories have been completed and
species are monitored to the point that changes
in population trends or characteristics can be
identified and/or managed.

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· VISITOR USE - Develop a strategy to
determine the appropriate levels of visitor
use and experience and alternative strategies
for maintaining the diversity of quality visitor
experiences consistent with Black Canyon of
the Gunnison NM's purposes and
significance.

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Conditions to be attained:

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I) A strategy has been developed with public input
to guide the park in ensuring a quality visitor
experience, resource preservation, and
development consistent with the noncrowded
and pristine nature of the park and maintaining
the ability of visitors to have a high-risk
adventure experience in the wilderness.

2) Wilderness areas are properly monitored for
resources, impacts, and usage.

3) A strategy to determine and establish a carrying
capacity that protects resources and provides a
range of experiences has been developed.

4) Recreational uses have been evaluated and are
permitted when such use is otherwise
compatible with park and NPS management
objectives and regulations.

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· COMMERCIAL SERVICES - Identify
the optimum level of commercial services to
be provided and their complementary role in
accomplishment ofthe park mission.
Commercial services include anything
offered to the public or private individuals in
which park resources are used and that
results in compensation of any kind to an
individual, organization, or corporation.
Compensation may be "for profit" or
"nonprofit" under local, state, or federal law.

Conditions to be attained:

I) A commercial services plan has been completed
to provide long~term strategic guidance for
management of commercial services.

2) Consistent with the Concessions Policy Act of
1965, the commercial services plan evaluates,
through the planning process, those services that
are necessary and appropriate for the present
and future visitors to each park.

3) The commercial services plan identifies:

. commercial services and facilities that
are necessary and appropriate

. levels of services and facilities essential
to serve visitors

. types of facilities necessary to support
commercial services

. appropriate areas for facilities that
serve visitors

4) The type of commercial facilities and services
that would complement quality and diverse
visitor experiences and resource conservation
have been dete'rmined.

· FACILITIES - Provide facilities and
services that are attractive, safe, accessible,
and of high-quality design, adhering to a
common architectural theme. Such facilities
should be located to minimize their impact
on the surrounding landscape and resources.

Conditions to be attained:

I) Development that will be seen from within the
park is done in a sensitive way, corresponds to a
common architectural theme while blending

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