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DfdJ5J1 · Requirement to cease pumping water for snowmaking and/or refilling water storage facilities of NFSL when continued pumping would reduce flows in Snowmass Creek below seven cfs (minimum winter flow/water right held by the CWCB) . . Recommendation for the long-term monitoring of Snowmass Creek aquatic ecosy~tern and potential water withdrawal adjustment strategies to pursue, if monitored impacts are greater than predicted by the FEIS disclosure, 2, Wildlife and Biodiversity . Area closures and seasonal use restrictions to protect elk calving, summer/transition, and migration habitats. . Relocation of the Government Trail to enlarge the area of effective summer/transition range. . Coordination st:a~egies with state and local agencies and priva~e l~nd owners to maX1m~ze areas of effective elk habitat and m1nim1ze disturbances (e.g., conservation easements, road use restrictions, etc.). . Avoidance of impacts on special or unique habitats such as springs, seeps, and wallow areas. . Incorporation of wildlife and biodiversity considerations into development of the vegetation management plan. . Restriction on the removal of snags and dead and down material to maintain structural habitat components. . Avian species distribution, diversity and density monitoring requirements. 3, Visual Resources · Requirements that vegetation clearing for new ski lifts, trails and facilities be screened from critical viewpoints, if possible, or blended with natural surroundings. . Minimization of ground-disturbing activities and revegetation of disturbed areas as quickly as possible. . Specifications for use of non-reflecting materials for exterior surfaces on new facilities and requiring use of earth tone colors and natural construction materials that minimize unnatural contrasts. . Requirements that lighting schemes, fixtures and glazing technology minimize light transmission and nighttime lighting constraints, 4, Wilderness . An area closure on the wilderness boundary to prevent development of any new access points into the W~st Willow or main willow Creek drainages. · A SO-foot no-impact buffer on the non-wilderness side of the wilderness boundary (with the exception of viewing platforms and boardwalks), Location of all summit facilities so that they cannot be seen from wilderness viewpoints. . An environmental education interpretive center to inform guests about wilderness values, the fragility of the alpine environments, and sensitivity of wildlife to human disturbance. Summary . 23