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<br />0_. ")!. L' <br />lJ 1... t ( <br /> <br />The National Park Service estimates that 175,000 visitor days use would <br />occur in 1990, as a result of flat water recreation at the Coal Creek <br />site. This use would include boating, swimming, water skiing, camping, <br />and fishing. Other associated uses would be picnicking, sightseeing, <br />and hiking. <br /> <br />Visitor-day usage for flat water recreation at the Crescent site in 1990 <br />is estimated at 100,000. Primary usage would be boating, swimming, <br />camping, and picnicking. Associated uses would include hiking trails, <br />interpretative nature studies, and sightseeing. <br /> <br />FISH AND WILDLIFE <br /> <br />The problems confronting fish and wildlife resources in the Front Range <br />are similar to those for the recreation resources. There are increasing <br />demands on the fish and wildlife resources of the Front Range. Only a <br />few areas still offer high quality sport fishing; for example, the South <br />Fork and the North Fork of the South Platte River receive extreme <br />pressure during summer months and moderate pressure during the rest of <br />the year. <br /> <br />South Boulder Creek has until recently been an underexploited fishery <br />resource. Si nce Boul der County has purchased 1 ands adj acent to the <br />creek, human use of this area can be expected to increase. In order to <br />maintain quality fishing in this area, special fishing restrictions have <br />been imposed for fishermen along the reach of South Boulder Creek <br />near the Walker Ranch open space lands. <br /> <br />There is a present and growi ng demand for bi g ,and small game hunti ng <br />along the Front Range. Mule deer are the most prevalent big game <br />present in the area, however, the small populations of both big and <br />small game do not offer any significant opportunities to improve this <br />resource under project development. <br /> <br />Waterfowl attracted to a reservoir in this area could enhance the <br />opportunities for waterfowl hunters in the metropolitan area. <br /> <br />The demands for nonconsumptive uses of wi 1 dl i fe resources, such <br />as hiking, birdwatching, wildlife photography, and other related <br />activities, are likewise increasing as the population in the Front Range <br />increases. <br /> <br />23 <br />