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<br />9. An easement management manual has been developed for acquired easements <br />("Administrative and Enforcement Guidelines and Procedures for Management of <br />Perpetual Floodplain Easements, Colorado River Wildlife Management Area" dated April <br />3, 2000). <br /> <br />VII. Recommendations: <br /> <br />]. There are a number of properties within the acquisition zone on the Green River <br />which have not been followed up on since the owner refused the original offer for an <br />easement. It is known that several of these properties have since changed ownership. The <br />CRWMA believes that there may be a potential to develop new offers, so there should be <br />additional research on acquiring new easements on the Green River. <br /> <br />2. CRWMA has no funding for equipment or additional staffing to conduct habitat <br />management activities within the easements despite an urgent need for control of noxious <br />weeds. It is hoped that future funding can be secured for this and other habitat <br />improvement projects which will restore ecosystem integrity to these valuable and <br />dwindling riparian habitats. We are not required to control the weeds but we do reserve <br />the right to do so under the terms of the easement. <br /> <br />3. CRWMA has no dedicated vehicle or facilities. The management area is fortunate <br />to have access to a vehicle, office space, and office equipment provided by Ouray NWR. It <br />is hoped that funding will be forthcoming for equipment and facilities in the future. <br /> <br />VIII. Project Status: On track and ongoing <br /> <br />There have not been any significant changes in project direction, probability of project <br />success, or alignment with RIPRAP objectives or deadlines. However, the funding needed for <br />effective management of the easements exceeds the current annual budget allotment. These <br />funds do not fully cover the salary and benefits for the assigned staff, travel, training, fuel, <br />vehicle maintenance, signs, postage, aerial monitoring, equipment, or other costs necessary to <br />properly manage the easements. <br /> <br />IX. FY 2002 Budget Status: <br />A. Funds Provided: $50K <br />B. Funds Expended: $25.3K All available funds were not spent due to the <br />dedicated position becoming vacant. The remaining funds will be used for the <br />incumbent's pes move, and much needed equipment, signs, and vehicle repair. <br />C. Difference: $24.7K <br />D. Percent of the FY 2002 work completed, and projected costs to complete: 80% <br />E. Recovery Program funds spent for publication charges: NIA <br /> <br />X. Status of Data Submission: NIA <br /> <br />Xl. <br /> <br />Signed <br /> <br />Dan Alonso. CRWMA <br />Principal Investigator <br /> <br />12/5/02 <br />Date <br /> <br />easement [-6 page 4 <br />