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<br />The area contains some prehistoric archeologic sites which could be <br />inundated by the reservoir. Funds in the amount of $18,000 are pro- <br /> <br />vided in the project cost to conduct archeological investigations <br />of these sites. <br /> <br />B. Any probable adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided <br />The proposed Indian Camp Reservoir will inundate about 265 acres of <br />land and about 2 miles of stream channel. Six permanent residences <br />within the reservoir area would be purchased. About 3.3 miles of New <br />Mexico State ~~ghWaY3 will be relocated out of the reservoir area. <br /> <br />C. Alternatives to the proposed action <br />An alternative to the proposed project would be to forego any water <br />resource development since this is the only water supply available for <br />irrigation. The alternative would preserve the existing environment <br />but would not be compatible with the desires of local residents who <br />then forego the economic development, related recreation, and <br />fishery benefits associated with the project. <br /> <br />D. Relationship of short-term uses v.rsus long-term needs <br /> <br />Both the beneficial and adverse effects of the project on the human <br /> <br />environment are related to long-term use and productivity rather <br />. ' , <br /> <br />than to short-term uses. <br /> <br />E. Irreversible commitment of resources <br />The water resource is committed primarily to irrigation which con"; <br />stitutes its highest use at this time, Should human needs dictate. <br />this resource could be dedicated to other uses in the future. <br />12 <br />