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3087 . . Available space for fish populations will decrease. With a smaller body of water, lake stratification will be less likely to occur particularly during warm summers. Warmer surface waters may result and should stratification occur, it may be for a smaller period of time. Biological.--Effects include several items. fish spawning may be inhibited due to fewer cover areas such as aquatic plant -' cover near shorelines. Available space for growth and normal fish activity would be lessened possibly effecting fish size and health. The food chain may have fewer aquatic organisms and plants available for fish life. Algae bloom would be increased and plants which die or decay along shorelines may cause displeasing odors. Predators would likely have a higher chance to prey on aquatic life. Social.--Social effects of seasonal fluctuations would occur such as conflicts of recreational activities. With smaller water surfaces and shorelines, a mixture of activities such as sailing, boating, fishing, and swimming would be more difficult to accommodate harmoniously. Water will be warmed for swimming, and chances of an angler catching fish may improve. Larger beaches created in drawdown would allow more beach-type recreation activities. Receding waters will possi- bly cause shallow water breeding ponds for mosquitoes, which could adversely effect recreational use around the shoreline. 6. Eight small family farms were purchased to permit construction of Pueblo Dam and Reservoir. F. Short- and Long-Term Environmental Uses Construction and operation of Pueblo Dam and Reservoir will result in short-term and cumulative and long-term effects. Both short- and long-terms are discussed in the context of during construction and after construction activity. During construction, there will be short-term degradation of the landscape. Disturbed areas, waste disposal areas, and access roads will be revegetated to lessen environmental impact. As water accumulates behind the dam, the somewhat monotonous landscape will be replaced by a more diversified and interesting one which can be aesthetically pleasing in appearance. When revegetation work is completed and the necessary recreation and environmental protection facilities are provided, the area may be further enhanced. Construction activities will have an immediate short-term stimula- tive effect on local economic and social activities because of the requirement for more labor. goods, and services. 51 .