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1 <br /> important variable in the sediment generation model will be the increased vegetative <br /> cover. The retention of sediment above vegetative sediment barriers will be calculated <br /> as well. In order to obtain the best model inputs available, Outslope monitoring will <br /> focus on obtaining precise vegetative cover estimates at previously established <br /> transects. These transects will be monitored once prior to construction, then yearly for <br /> two growing seasons in order that the percent cover and cover type are adequately <br /> measured and documented. Water quality measurements will be obtained three times <br /> yearly for a three year period on Coal and Dutch Creeks near their confluence. <br /> Measurement of total recoverable iron and total suspended solids will be the primary <br /> parameters of interest. Appropriate sampling protocol will be observed for all sampling <br /> events. <br /> The Water Quality Control Division monitors water quality at the confluence of Coal <br /> Creek and the Crystal River. The Roaring Fork Conservancy, a local public interest <br /> organization, also monitors sites on both Coal Creek and the Crystal River. Water <br /> quality data from these organizations will be analyzed for trends by comparing historic <br /> data with sample results from 2002 through 2004. Metals concentrations, total <br /> suspended solids, conductivity and pH results will be evaluated. <br /> 5.3 Data will be stored and managed by Minerals and Geology. Data will be <br /> collected during the summer field season, typically in August. Field data will be <br /> transferred into a spread sheet for storage. The spread sheet will be stored on a local <br /> PC, and in the Minerals and Geology server. <br /> The data will be reported to the Colorado Water Quality Control Division annually in an <br /> Annual Data Report. The Annual Data report will be formatted so that information may <br /> be easily retrieved for storage into the EPA STORET data base. The Annual Data <br /> Report will be issued in the spring of the year following data collection. The report will <br /> contain the compiled data from the previous year, and will include a preliminary analysis <br /> of the information. The Annual Data Report will be sent to all cooperators and made <br /> available to the general public. Cooperators will be invited to discuss data trends, and <br /> Project progress and the need for modification to the project specifications, if any. <br /> Minerals and Geology, in conjunction with the U. S. Forest Service, will ultimately be <br /> responsible for Project evaluation. Minerals and Geology will prepare and issue a final <br /> report, which will be made available to all interested persons within the locale of the <br /> Project. The report will also be presented to appropriate journals and at professional <br /> forums, as the opportunity and interest becomes apparent. <br /> 5.4 Two different models are currently anticipated to be employed in an effort to <br /> quantify the impacts of the Project. Other models may be employed as we become <br /> aware of them, assuming that they have substantial applicability to the site. <br /> The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation has been applied at one Outslope in the past. <br /> This model may prove to be useful in quantifying sediment loss at the outslopes. <br /> However, site specific inputs to the model, based upon locally obtained measurements, <br /> will need to be made in order to refine the accuracy of the model output. Collection of <br /> site specific input information will be made during annual data collection efforts. <br />