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<br /><ID> MONrEiQMEI\" WATSON <br /> <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />14<19 <br /> <br />Project: <br /> <br />CSU/SECWCD Technical & <br />Environmental Studies <br />Permitting & Issues Meetings <br />USFWS Permitting Input & Issues <br />USFWS Offices Lakewood, Colorado <br /> <br />Meeting Date: August I, 1999 <br /> <br />Subject: <br />Location: <br /> <br />Prepared By: Lloyd J. Gronning <br /> <br />PARTICIPANTS: <br />USFWS- Lee Carlson <br />SECWCD- Tom Simpson <br />GEI- Dick Westmore <br />CSU - Philip Saletta <br />ERO- Steve Dougherty <br />MW- Lloyd Gronning <br /> <br />Items Discussed: a copy of the meeting agenda is attached. <br /> <br />I. A general discussion of T &E issues was held. The Great Plains system as well as Adobe <br />Creek and Horse Creek Reservoirs have populations of Terns and Plovers. Duane Nelson of <br />the CDOW is watching these populations closely. Mitigation includes larger and taller <br />nesting islands and lower reservoir levels in March through June to provide nesting areas in <br />bare sandy soil. Impacts to the Greenback Trout in the areas of Canon City and upstream <br />should be reviewed. Any impacts to the 15 mile reach in the Colorado River would need to <br />be considered for new water supplies. The biological opinion is due to be completed in late <br />1999 or early 2000. <br />2. A discussion of permitting issues of each alternative was held. <br />. Lake Meredith Enlargement- Terns, Mountain Plovers, Black Tail Prairie Dogs, and the <br />Swift fox issues should be reviewed, so far there are no issues regarding depletions for <br />T &E species. The Arkansas Shiner, Arkansas Darter that lives in springs, and the <br />Northern Red Belly Dose should be reviewed as aquatic species. <br />. Turquoise Enlargement- No T&E issues should be involved. The loss of wildlife habitat <br />and wetlands due to inundation is an issue. <br />. Pueblo Reservoir Issues- Impacts ofthe California Gulch Superfund and related mining <br />drainage should be considered. Contaminants have been traced all the way to Pueblo <br />Reservoir. Andrew Archuletta is the lead USFWS and Interior staff member on this <br />project that includes the USFWS, USEP A, and CDNR. Zinc is a water quality issue as <br />it was in the Two Forks permitting, Dave Little of Denver Water is a source of <br />information on this matter. Will Tulley ofUSBR and Mike Holmes ofUSEPA are <br />additional staff members that are involved. <br />. Pueblo Reservoir Reoperation- Change in flows and metal loading would be issues. <br />I <br /> <br />.... ~ ....., "..".c" _. <br />