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