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<br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />0:1937 <br /> <br />WesternSlo1)e <br /> <br />Eagle River drainage <br />Extent and Qualitv of Habitat <br />9. Eagle River.-The portion of the Eagle River which will be <br />most significantly affected by the project extends 14 miles downstream <br />from the East Fork of the Eagle River to the mouth of Crass Creek. <br />Much of the river courses through a deep, steep-sided calVon and its <br />waters are samewhat wider and deeper than any of the other streams in <br />the project area. Faod organisms, shelter, and cover are sufficient <br />to prOVide aquatic habitat of good quality. A few beaver ponds are <br />also present. Domestic pollution of the Eagle River occurs downstream <br />from the town of Red Cliff as a result of sewage disposal into the <br />stream, but it is not a serious detriment to the trout habitat. <br />10. East Fork of Eagle River.-The East Fork of the Eagle River <br />contains about 5 miles of good trout habitat in the reach below the <br />proposed diversion site. It is a small stream with a rather steep <br />gradient, and through most of its length flow is rapid. Riffle areas <br />are more plentiful and more extensive than the areas of'1lOOl. The <br />stream bottom of boulders, rubble, and gravel provides adequate habi- <br />tat ,for aquatic insects and other food organisms. Fish may find pro_ <br />tective cover beneath overhanging banks, log jams, and large rocks. <br />The water is clear and cold. <br />ll. P:lnAv Creek.--About 2 mUes of Piney Creek, upstream from <br />its confluence with Mitchell Creek, will be affected by the project. <br />Piney Creek is little more than a brook since its flow has already <br />