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C\J ~ co N c. C with associated native and introduced fish species, and a bald eagle (Federal-listed endangered species) breeding area. Horseshoe Reservoir and the flowing stream are used for recreational activities. Cultural resources within the Cliff site area include an estimated 1,465 prehistoric sites composed of artifact scatters, pueblo sites, and several special features such as trash mounds. Nine significant historic sites include the Verde River Sheep Bridge, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. There are no cOlll11unities in the Cliff site area, but the family who lives at the KA Ranch would be relocated under CAWCS action plans. Approximately 130 acres of prime farmland are located at the KA Ranch. 3. Roosevelt Site Area :;; 'J>".: The site area surrounds the existing Roosevelt Dam and Roosevelt Lake, the largest lake in the study area. Most of the land in the Roosevelt site area is publicly-owned, and is managed by the Tonto National Forest for recreation, grazing, and wildlife habitat. Important biological resources include 15 miles of flowing stream, self-sustaining fisheries, a bald eagle breeding area, a waterfowl refuge, and a managed wildlife area. Stream and lake recreational resources and facilities are heavily used. Cultural resources are estimated to include 1,480 prehistoric sites similar to sites found in the CAWCS area in general. Of 57 significant historic sites, the most important is Theodore Roosevelt Dam, a National Historic Landmark. ~;, Four conmunities at Roosevelt Lake would be affected by CAWCS alternatives. Some residents of Roosevelt Lake Estates, Rockhouse Farm, Roosevelt Gardens East, and North Bay Estates would be relocated under all alternative action plans. Many of the residents of these communities are retired and prefer to live in a rural setting. 4. Confluence Site Area The Confluence site area is located around the confluence of the Salt and Verde Rivers approximately 25 miles northeast of Phoenix. Lands within the area are mainly controlled by public agencies and Indian communities. Private holdings include several residential communities such as Fountain Hills. Biological resources include important riparian and wetland community types such as cottonwood-willow and mature mesquite forests, 31 miles of flowing stream with native and introduced fish species, 3 bald eagle breeding areas and associated preferred habitat, Yuma clapper rail (Federal-listed endangered species) and several species of Arizona special status wildlife, and a cottonwood habitat rehabilitation site. The flowing stream is used intensively for tubing, fishing, and other recreational activities. 12