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--- .)" (1?~BJ . . 6 2. Pool-Riffle Ratio - Slightly better than the three tributaric5 The main Elk River carries more "ater and provides feecling and Test- ing areaS even within many of the riffle areas. ,. Temperature - Slightly "armer than t~e three tributaries. 4. Clarity of Nater - Slightly lower due to more siltation and pollution. 6. Condition of Fish - Condition of fis~ is good, fat and healthy. ., ' , .. j~~:!: .~1~:~ 5. Fish Food Supply - High - S"me as the three tributaries. 7. Aesthetic Value of Rivers ...r, a. Meanders - JOW, few meanders b. Pools and riffles - sufficIent pools and riffles, slightly better than the 3 tributaries mainly because of increased water. c. Rapids and waterfalls - No water falls, heavy rapids in the upper portion of river, good rating. d. Mature tree cover along a portion of water course - There is sufficient mature tree cover along the river for a high rating. e. Mountain panorama forms backdrop to view up and down the river - The panorama is slightly lower than the three stream forks. Much more sighting of mans handwork. f. Stream entrenched by high, steep banks or canyon walls - Average rating. There are some high steep banks in areas. g. Large boulders in water course - high rating - TIlere is an abundance of large boulders in the water way. h. Reduce rating for cabins, po',er lines or otber structures visible from the water course - low rating. ~Iany cabins, power lines, etc., are visible along this river, mainly on the private lands. i. Potential Significance - TIle potential for the main fork as a desirable fishery is very good. The main fork has in the past, carried sufficient high quality water to maintain a high quality self-productive fishery. The river can be improved. Much of the main fork has a steeper drop "hich provides for a grcater amount of riffl e action anr:! lowers