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Fish and wildlife The corridor of riparian vegetation along the canals and the adja- cent agriculture and natural vegetation support at least 84 species of birds and 15 different mammals. These mammals and birds use canals and adjacent land for burrow and nest sites, protection from climatic condi- tions and predators, and foraging for food. Most mammals and a few birds are permanent residents; the rest are generally spring-summer residents. The most widely distributed species of birds include ring-necked pheasants and mourningdoves, magpies, meadowlarks, and redwinged and brewer's blackbirds. Other common birds include cinnamon teal, California quail, common snipe, common flicker, rough-winged swallow, yellow-rumped warbler, and chipping sparrow. A pair of golden eagles has been observed nesting in a cottonwood tree adjacent to one of the canals. Some of the more common mammals in the study area include the desert cottontail, white-tailed prairie dog, beaver, several species of mice, and mule deer. While the canals have no fishery value because of intermittent flows, the Duchesne, Uintah, and Green Rivers provide both cold and warm water fisheries. Several species of trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish provide the bulk of the sport fishery in the area. Nongame species include sculpin, dace, green sunfish, suckers, and carp. Carp and suckers exist in some wetland ponds adjacent to the Duchesne River. The Green River provides habitat for three species of endangered fish, the Colorado squawfish, humpback chub, and boney-tailed chub. Cultural Resources The Department of Anthropology at the University of Utah conducted a reconnaissance-level archeological and historical survey of approximately 120 miles of canals in Uintah and Duchesne Counties from April to June 1977. Four archeological sites were found but none meet criteria for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Nine specific areas were examined for historic significance. One potential National Register site is the Dominguez-Escalante Trail which passes in the vicinity of the canals. An lndian dug-out about 50 meters south of the My ton townsite canal was judged to have potential for selection as a State historic site and meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Register. Another important site, an old dwelling located east of Rock Point Canal, is a good example of a distinctive method of construction and meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Register. Should additional lands (access routes, canals, borrow areas, etc.) be added to the plan, then the cultural resource survey would be expanded accordingly. 00C4~8 7 I L