1990-03-27_REPORT - C1981013 (5)

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SPRING AND SEEP SURVEY INTRODUCTION Following the preliminary spring and seep survey conducted in February 1984 using aerial photographs, field verification and sampling in May 1984, WFC initiated a monitoring program of the springs and seeps within a 1 mile area of the New Elk and Golden Eagle permit boundaries. Of the 21 springs and seeps identified, 9 fell within this area and were verified. This report presents the results of the monitoring at these 9 locations during the 1984 growing season (May through October) , August 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989 . Following review of the 1985 data, frequency of monitoring springs and seeps was limited to once per growing season during the month of August. Additional springs and seeps were monitored during 1988 and 1989 to the north and east of the Golden Eagle permit area to assess these resources for incorporation into a permit area expansion. Springs and seeps in Cherry, Alamosito, Lopez, Wet, Pratt and Sawmill Canyons were identified and also monitored in August. Also presented, is an assessment of the significance of the springs and seeps on surface flows, irrigation practices, livestock watering, wildlife watering, and domestic use. METHODS During the monitoring period each location was visited. Measurements of pH, conductivity and temperature were made using a Hydro Lab Model 4000 field sampling kit. Flow of each spring and seep was visually estimated. RESULTS Results of the preliminary inventory and locations of all springs and seeps are presented in Table 1 and Figure 1. Data for each location monitored is presented in Tables 2 through 19 . -76-