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<br />00285~ <br /> <br />5. If practical, an inlet or outlet screen could be installed at the DOW's expense, The <br />DOW would enter into a contract to install the structure. Landowners would be <br />responsible for maintenance. <br /> <br />6. DOW would also take the lead on any Environmental Assessments or Application for <br />Fish Control permits needed. <br /> <br />MANAGEMENT <br />Long term management of ponds and gravel pits would depend on the preferences of <br />the landowner. Liability for accidents on private property would rest with the landowner. <br />Possible outcomes would include: <br /> <br />1. Leave the pond fishless or barren. The landowner would agree not to stock fish or <br />allow others to do so. <br />2. Manage the pond as a public or private warmwater fishery. In accordance with the <br />Nonnative Fish Stocking Procedures, some ponds could be stocked with largemouth <br />bass, bluegill, black crappie or grass carp. These fish would be provided as needed to <br />meet LMP management objectives. <br />3. Manage the pond as a public or private coldwater fishery. DOW would stock <br />rainbow trout either in the spring or year round if conditions warrant. <br />Use the pond as a grow out area for Colorado squawfish, razorback sucker or other <br />native fishes if available. These species would be stocked on a regular basis. <br />5. Use pond as a feeding area for fish eating birds and manage with native, non-sport <br />fishes. <br /> <br />Incentives <br />1. Acquire fee title on some waters. Price would depend on appraised value. This <br />would require an RFP process. Also requires Wildlife Commission action. <br /> <br />2. Leases. Negotiate a long term lease of 10 to 20 years) for management of ponds. <br />Value of the lease would be $100 per acre per year with an inflation clause. Also <br />requires Wildlife Commission action. <br /> <br />3. Easement in perpetuity. This would be a long term agreement where the landowner <br />receives a one time payment of up to $500 per acre. DOW would receive a Right Of <br />Way for access to conduct future Level 2 surveys or do additional reclamation work. <br />Also requires Wildlife Commission action. <br /> <br />4. All fish stocking would occur at DOW expense. <br /> <br />5. There is no requirement that privately owned ponds be open to public fishing in <br />order to be stocked with DOW fish. <br />