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<br />1063 <br /> <br />unsightly shores and \'IOuld not be conc!.u c i ve to the establishment ;of' <br />water use facilities. In view of these findines, it does not appear <br />that planned recreational development would be justified at this <br />reservoir. There is an apparent need in the immediate vicinit~, of <br />Pueblo for recreational opportunities, particulp~ly those associated <br />with water. However, unless improvements can be made in the stability <br />of the operational pattern of Pueblo Reservoir, it will not provide <br />favorable recreational advantages. <br /> <br />The proposed locations of power canals, po"er plants, and <br />diversion canals in the li.rka'1sas Valley from Leadville to Salida were <br />studied in the field, and although the effects of the construction <br />will be particularly noticeable in several instances, it is not <br />believed that the scenic value of the upper valley as a whole \":ill be <br />materi~' affected. <br /> <br />The location of the potential transmission system has not <br />been accurately determined by the Bureau of Reclamation in the present <br />stage of planning, and no determination could be made on its effect <br />on the aesthetic quality of this region. <br /> <br />Summarizing the potential recreational aspects of the Initial <br />Phase of the proposed Gunnison-Arkan~as Project in accordance _ith data <br />presently available, it appears that ilupairment of import,mt natural <br />recreational and scenic resources in tr.e upper Fryincran River Basin <br />on the west slope Ylould result fron constr.~ction and operation of <br />project facilities. The losses sustained C~'1not be measured qy monetary <br />calculation~ as they involve aesthetic, sociological, cultural, and <br />m8I\Y other intan~ible values that are not susceptible to monetary <br />anal;,'sis. On the east slope we CQIl.'1ot for:Jsec from a r:Jcreational <br />standvoint sufficicmt econonic justification in t,he creation of <br />enlargements of existing Twin Lakes and Turquois Lake (Su"nrloaf <br />Reservoir) since present resources at both lro;es are capable of con- <br />siderable expMsion before full recreational utilization is realized. <br />The proposed reservoirs at Pueblo veith its rather severe \'Iater surface <br />fluctuations and at AS]Jen located in steep terrain do not lend the_ <br />selves readily to recreational development. <br /> <br />Before final action is teJcen on proposals for this project <br />which would eliminato certain scenic and recreational resources, it <br />is recor.nnended that all conservation aspects be fully investiGated <br />and ailal;rzeci as it is believed that a sound development plan should <br />reflcct the interests and needs of all concerned. <br /> <br />6 <br />