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<br />0:> <br />OJ <br />IX) <br />C\J <br /> <br />r~~' <br />--' <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />REGIONAL ECONOMY <br /> <br />The alternatives have differing effects on the regional economy. These will <br />be discussed in terms of growth potentials. <br /> <br />WATER QUALITY <br /> <br />Water quality aspects of each alternative will be discussed. Three topics <br />of concern will be examined: (1) the water quality associated with project <br />features, (2) the water quality impacts on San Carlos Reservoir and the Gila <br />River downstream of the project features, and (3) the water auality effects <br />on downstream Gila River exchanges. Eutrophication, dissolved solids <br />concentration, anoxic conditions, and other water quality aspects will be <br />discussed as they relate to potential project uses and current projected <br />downstream uses of the Gila River. <br /> <br />RECREATION <br /> <br />Currently the project area has a variety of recreational opportunities. <br />While these opportunities are dispersed in nature, most are water-dependent <br />or water-related. These recreational activities include birdwatching, <br />fishing (warmwater), river rafting, picnicking and associated day uses, <br />camping and hunting. There is very little recreational facility development <br />in the area, however the quantity of public land available for recreational <br />use is significant. <br /> <br />Recreational information presented in the EIS will discuss the existing <br />recreational areas and uses, impacts to these areas, as well as display and <br />address conceptual recreation plans (recreation areas, proposed development <br />and associated activities, and potential management) for each alternative. <br />Recreational data will be displayed by acres of land and water, activity <br />days for each specific use, potential for facility development, acreage and <br />location of proposed recreation sites, and potential management. <br /> <br />OTHER ITEMS <br /> <br />Other items to be addressed in the EIS include: conflicts with other agency <br />programs, plans, or policies; irreversible and irretrievable commitments of <br />resources; compliance with other environmental statutes, such as the Clean <br />Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. <br /> <br />8 <br />