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<br />In general, the PRCFP provides a pla!1and structure designed to meet the
<br />following objectives: I
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<br />1. Evaluate the potential for a sportffsherY,a diverse f{sh'
<br />community, and other recreation, by assess i ng currentflows',aquat i c'
<br />habitat, riparian habitat, and water 'qual ity. ,.., ' ,
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<br />2. Identify and assess alternative sets ofimprovements~that could
<br />be made and the qual ity of fish~ry and other recreatio!1" .'..'
<br />opportunities associated with each:" .. ,. o.
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<br />3. Identify and assess alternative strategies to providing
<br />in-stream flows. ',., .
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<br />4.', Assess the potential for impacts of various' alternatives' on
<br />other facets of river use, such .as the rights of: other, water users,'
<br />flood co~trol, development plan. and zonih~.- ' ,,- ','
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<br />5. Assess the potent i a 1 benefi ts of the proposed a lternat ives,' such
<br />as recreation opportunities, economic Erowth,~esthetics, and
<br />quality of life enhancement.' " ,.-,. -
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<br />6. Assess the potential costs Of the proposed a lternati ves ,stichas. ,
<br />impacts on costs of wastewater treatment and storm drainageandtlie '-,',
<br />costs of structural improvements. ~,', ' '". .' ".
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<br />7. Select and provide for the implementation of an alternative or
<br />set of alternatives forenhancirig the fishery and other 'recreation
<br />opportunities. '
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<br />8. Promote the participation of all interested-parties in the
<br />development, assessment, and implementation ~f the project.
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<br />9. Identify and pursue potential sources of public and private
<br />funding for planning, implement~tion, and evaluation of the selected
<br />alternatives. i
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<br />10. Provide a mechanism for evanuating the effectiveness of the
<br />plan that is implemented. '
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<br />4. COMMUNITY ~NTERESTS
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<br />It is anticipated that many differenti segments of the Fort Collins
<br />community and the surrounding area may have interests and concerns
<br />regarding a potential fishery in the poudre River. These interest: are
<br />likely to center on the economic and ~nvironmental costs and be~ef1ts that
<br />may relate to the plan. It is intended that all interes~ed part,es ~e ,
<br />included in the development and evalu~tion of ~he plan.,n order to ,dent,fy
<br />and address as many concerns as possible. It,s also ,ntended that
<br />interested parties have the opportunity to contribute information, .
<br />expertise, funding, equipment, labor, or other resources to the proJect.
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