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<br />the Dolores Tunnel will be plowed for project maintenance and <br />operetion purposes which will provide limited eccess to the <br />reservoir. <br /> <br />b. Ice Fishing <br /> <br />The McPhee Reservoir surface may freeze during an average winter <br />season. Ice fishing will be allowed on the reservoir. However, <br />use will be limited by the availability of access points. Use <br />will be monitored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the <br />Forest Service to avoid conflicts with wildlife. <br /> <br />c. Snowmobiling <br /> <br />Snowmobiling is restricted to the reservoir's frozen surface and <br />to roads outside of the seasonal closure areas. <br /> <br />d. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing <br /> <br />These activities are permitted throughout the Management Area <br />except within the seasonal closed wildlife management areas, <br />where use is limited to winter closed roads, and trails <br />specifically designated to these uses. If future use increases <br />to a point that causes conflicts with wintering big game herds, <br />these winter activities may be curtailed in the wildlife <br />management areas. <br /> <br />12. Public Health and Fire Protection <br /> <br />The Forest Service meets State standards in providing water <br />treatment, sewage treatment and solid-waste disposal. <br /> <br />Potable water is available at both McPhee Recreation complex and <br />House Creek Recreation Area. <br /> <br />The Forest Service is responsible for fire protection for all <br />lands within the McPhee Reservoir Management Area and provides <br />protection, detection, and initial attack on all fires. <br />