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IV RECREATION DEVELOPNENT PROPOSAL Recreation developments arc plnnned for Ridgway Reservoir in accordance with recommendntions jointly made by the National Pnrk Service, the Colorndo Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, the Bureau of Reclnmation, and a privat"e plnnning consultant. From these cooperative studies, it was determined that the reservoir area holds potential for recreational activities such as picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, water s.kiing, hiking, and sightseeing. The water quality monito~ing program will determine if body contact activities should be allowed. Cooperating agencies estimated that when the reservoir is operating, and if the recreation facilities proposal is fully implemented, the annual recreation use at Ridgway Reservoir, exclusive of fishing, would be 348,000 recreation days.' Two major developments are planned for the reservoir in light of this estimate. These developments would be administered by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. All facilities proposed for the area will not be included in the initial development. Phasing of construction should insure that the facilities provided are commensurate with the actual visitation which occurs. The largest recreational development, the Alkali Creek Recreation Area, would be on a peninsula between the main body of the reservoir and the Alkali Creek arm. Visitation would be controlled at an entrance station. A l69-unit campground and a picnic area would be developed. A boat marina lvould be located at the Alkali site arid would include a launching ramp, parking areas, a storage yard, courtesy docks, .and concession facilities. The bay at which the marina would be located was selected because it also affords good protection from prevailing southeast summer winds. Electric power, flush toilets, and a pressure water system would be provided for the facilities at the Alkali Creek area. A landscape improvement program at the area would include planting, irrigation, and maintenance of grass, trees, and shrubs on about 80 acres. The other development, the Cow Creek Recreation Area, would be located below the ,bm near the confluence of the Uncompahgre River and Cow Creek. A lOS-unit campground and a picnic area would be developed. Hater, electrical power, and chemical recirculating toilets would be provided, As at the Alkali Creek site, a planting, irrigation, and maintenance progrnm would be included. Other facilities would include a pedestrinn bridge across the Uncompahgre River and hiking trails pro- viding access to the river and stilling basin. 9