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. I e 000223 moving the QP upstream to avoid conflicts on Chalk Creek, South Arkansas River. Heavy sediment load caused by Highway 50 erosion, Heavy sediment load caused by past dam failure, Heavy recreational use by the public and sediment load from road erosion. Huerfano River, Cucharas Creek, In the meetings during the fall and winter of 1996 the technical group addressed and attempted to resolve all conflicts that might exist between the concerns and goals of the Forest Service and the objectors. On seven streams, Quantification Points (QPs) were moved upstream to eliminate conflicts between the Forest Service and other water users, On all other streams, the QPs were already located at sites that allowed for reasonable future water development. Based on those discussions, and the adjustments to the QPs, the technical group concluded that present and future water use needs can be met on all streams, including those on which high flows are being sought. The following are the base flow and high flow rates sought for the Group I streams on the national forest: 17G Camp Creek: USFS claim dropped 19A South Catamount Creek: Base flow of2,O cfs from Oct 16 to April 15, and 2.6 cfs from April 16 to Oct IS, is needed for fish survival. High flow of7,O cfs to 12,0 cfs is needed for 20 days between May I and July 15 to maintain functions and habitats of greenback cutthroat trout. 19E South Fork French Creek: Base flow of 1.0 cfs from Oct 16 to April 15, and 2,0 cfs from April 16 to Oct 15, is needed for fish survival. Highflow of 13 cfs to 22 cfs is needed for 20 days between May I and July IS to maintain functions and habitats of greenback cutthroat trout. 191 Little Fountain Creek: Base flow of 4.0 cfs from Oct 16 to April IS, and 13,0 cfs from April 16 to Oct 15, is needed for fish survival. High flow of 55 cfs to 94 cfs is needed for 20 days between May I and July IS to maintain functions and habitats of greenback cutthroat trout. 21C West Fork West Beaver Creek: USFS claim dropped. 59D West Tennessee Creek: Existing CWCB base flow of 4,0 cfs year-round is needed for fish survival. 59E Longs Gulch: Existing CWCB base flow of2,O cfs year-round is needed for fish survival, - 3 - .