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<br />. <br /> <br />, <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />() ~ 15C,9 <br /> <br />facilities, filling of the lake, and fisheries development such recrea- <br /> <br />tional p~rsuits as camping, picnicking, swimming, sater skiing, fishing, <br /> <br />boating (including launching ramps), and sightseeing will be available. <br /> <br />Some opportunity for walking, hiking, sledding, and nature-watching <br /> <br />will also be available. Initial project visitation is expected to fall <br /> <br />within the range of 120,000 - 145,000 annual visitors (subject to in- <br /> <br />fluence of national economic conditions). Water-borne sanitary facilities <br /> <br />will be provided. Sanitation facilities will be designed, operated and <br /> <br />maintained to obtain maximum health protection for all outdoor recrea- <br /> <br />tionists. This will be accomplished by maintaining close cooperation <br /> <br />with health and sanitation authorities and by following applicable <br /> <br />environmental health standards and criteria. The provision of sufficient <br /> <br />numbers of strategically located solid waste receptacles coupled with a <br /> <br />regular and meticulously controlled collection and disposal program <br /> <br />should perpetuate a quality recreational area and experience. <br />The establishment of a permanent body of water will significantly <br /> <br />/lid in meeting the demand for not only water-oriented recreation but <br /> <br />generally recreation 8S well. In an area where existing resources are <br /> <br />deficient, the development of additionsl facilities is invaluable. The <br /> <br />lake should prove to be popular not only for local use, but also for use <br /> <br />by travelers and vacationers. Trinidad'b position along Interstate <br /> <br />25, a major north-south highway linking Texas with Montana, along with <br /> <br />other highway systems, is in an advantageous location for receiving <br /> <br />trade from passing inter~regional tourists or visitors who spend <br /> <br />much more time in the area. Surrounded by many scenic and recrea- <br /> <br />tional resources such as Stonewall and surroundings, including Monument <br /> <br />! I <br />, <br />I I <br />IV-5 <br />i I <br />