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<br /> <br />UJ.H1f5 <br />ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - WATER QUALITY OFrrCE <br /> <br />PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION <br /> <br />fi, JLefi'~'Ii}''1f add_.J3: <br /> <br />Colorado-Bonneville Basins Office <br />U. S. Dept. of Interior-FWPCA <br />Bldg. 22, Denver Federal Center <br />Denver. Colorado 80225 <br /> <br />January 13, <br /> <br />Superintendent <br />Mesa Verde National Park <br />Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado <br /> <br />81330 <br /> <br />Dear Sir: <br /> <br />We have reviewed Lhe M~sa Verde National Pack Wilderness pcoposal <br />and appreciate the opportunity to comment on its impact on water <br />quality. We have the following comments to offer. <br /> <br />There are no permanent streams in the park; however, runoff from <br />precipitation will find its way into drainages leading into the <br />Mancos River, an interstate stream located southeast of the park. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />It is important that the visitors using the park be aware that <br />litter and other human waste of any kind may reach the Mancos <br />River and cause water quality degradation. We recommend that <br />signs be located in appropriate areas stating the importance of <br />protecting the environment from human wastes. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Since you are not recommending a wilderness designation for Mesa <br />Verde National Park, it becomes even more important to take every <br />precaution possible to protect the environment of the area. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />I !l~l ''/ <br />Jj ~ ,- <br />~4'l':-~ 'L _< e- <br /> <br />B. David Clark <br />Director <br /> <br /> <br />31 <br />