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<br />000269 <br /> <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - WATER QUALITY OFFICE <br /> <br />PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION <br /> <br />.Az ']q!#rnfl addJLeJ4: <br /> <br />Colorado-Bonneville Basins Office <br />U. S. Dept. of Intenor-FWPCA <br />Bldg. 22, Denver Federal Center <br />Denver, Colorado 80225 <br /> <br />December 30, 1970 <br /> <br />Superintendent <br />Black Canyon of the Gunnison <br />National Monument <br />334 South 10th Street <br />Montrose, Colorado 81401 <br /> <br />Dear Sir: <br /> <br />We have reviewed the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monu- <br />ment Wilderness Proposal and appreciate toe opportunity to comment <br />on its impact on water quality. We have the following comments to <br />offer. <br /> <br />The reach of the Gunnison River, which passes through the Black <br />Canyon, has been classified by the State ot Colorado for use as a <br />potable water supply and a cold-water fishery. The designation of <br />the area in question as a wilderness will prevent development within <br />its boundaries and help insure that the water quality in the Gunnison <br />River will remain at its present excellent quality. To further pro- <br />tect the water quality of the Gunnison River, as it passes through <br />the wilderness area, it is recommended that: <br /> <br />1. Signs be located at all trail heads stating the <br />importance of protecting the environment from <br />litter and other human waste, and <br />2. some type of sanitary facility be provided at the <br />primitive camps and along tne longer trails. <br /> <br />This office will be happy to provide technical assistance in the <br />planning of sanitary facilities or work with you on any other water <br /> <br /> <br />28 <br />