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<br />. -!. ' <br />l',)"$i <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Denver to the state line, it appears that the Bureau of Reclamation's <br />proposed Two Forks Reservoir and/or the Corps of Engineers' <br />proposed Chatfield Reservoir could provide the necessary streamflow <br />regulation. Detailed studies are necessary to determine the <br />optimum program of supplying water for streamflow regulation. <br /> <br />9. A guaranteed minimum streamflow combined with adequate treatment <br />of all municipal and induatrial wastewaters would provide many <br />benefits in the study area. It would provide a healthy environment <br />for aquatic life in the river, increase the recreational value of <br />the river, and improve the general aesthetic appearance of the river, <br />which has long been an open sewer in many areas. Preliminary studies <br />by the Colorado Game, Fish, and Parks Department indicate that the <br />fishing potential of the South Platte River from Fort Morgan to the <br />Colorado-Nebraska state line is approximately 67,000 fisherman days <br />annually. Consideration is being given to building a State Park <br />adjacent to the river. Interstate Highway 80S will parallel the <br />river from Fort Morgan to Julesburg, a distance of approximstely <br />100 miles. Thus, maintenance of adequate water quality to assure <br />instream and associated water uses would provide benefits on both <br />the local and national level. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Even with efficient secondary treatment of all existing municipal and <br />industiral wastewaters, streamflows at times are inadequste for waste <br />assimilation. Continued urban and industrial growth brings an increase <br />in municipal and industrial wastewater discharges. In an area such as <br />the South Platte River Basin, where water resources are limited and <br />essentislly fully appropriated, optimum use of water is necessary if <br />population and economic growth is to continue. Recreation, general <br />aesthetic appearances, fishing, and similar beneficial uses will play <br />an important part in the optimum use of water in the South Platte River <br />Basin. To obtain and maintain the desired water quality for optimum <br />use of water, water quality control meaaures will have to be utilized <br />within the South Platte River Basin. <br /> <br />Although there is a need for streamflow regulation for water quality <br />control below the Narrows Dam, it cannot be determined at this time how <br />much, if any, draft on storage should be provided in the Narrows Reservoir <br />for streamflow regulation. Our studies are continuing and we will keep <br />you informed of the latest developments. <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />dlY7 ) JG~' <br /> <br />Garry L. Fisk <br />Assistant Regional <br />Program Director <br /> <br />. <br />