WSP06918

• File Number: 8240.200.10.A
• Description: UCRBRIP Habitat Restoration
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 10/8/1997
• Author: UCRBRIP
• Title: Final Habitat Restoration Program FY 1998 Work Plan Part 1
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

LA.

FWS and UDWR developed an updated report on Green River floodplain
landowners which was available December 1995, The report includes
maps and aerial photos with landowners superimposed. and lists of
landowners with acreage. names. addresses, phone numbers, etc" to
further refine priorities and begin dialogue with the floodplain
landowners,

Gunnison River

There are approximately 774 acres of potential floodplain habitat
between RM 50 and RM 75, Mitchell (1995) identified approximately
40 ponds along the river in this area, The most floodable lands and
the ponds closest to the river will be targeted for easement
agreements,

Colorado River

There are an estimated 3.588 acres of potential floodplain habitat
between Westwater and Rifle (RM 127-240), Also, Mitchell (1995)
identified 253 ponds between Rifle and State Line, The most
floodable lands and the ponds closest to the river will be targeted
for easement agreements,

VI. Study Methods/Approach

Strateqy:

The Land Acquisition Coordinator is working directly with landowners
and coordinating with appropriate agencies to implement habitat
enhancement and protection, The coordinator moved from Vernal to
Grand Junction in June 1997, and continues to work the Vernal/Jensen
area while intensifying efforts in the Grand Junction and Delta
areas,

The coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the
acquisition process. from making the initial contacts with
landowners to final habitat restoration and protection. The
coordinator is also assisting with implementing the Habitat
Restoration Program public involvement plan for the Green, Colorado,
and Gunnison rivers,

The Land Acqusition Coordinator is contacting owners of the most
floodable lands (based on the 1993 High Flow Damage Assessment

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