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w <br /> SPRING AND SEEP SURVEY <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> Following the preliminary spring and seep survey conducted in February <br /> 1984 using aerial photographs and field verification and sampling in May <br /> 1984, WFC initiated a monitoring program of the springs and seems within a 1 <br /> mile area of the New Elk and Golden Eagle permit boundaries. Of the 21 <br /> springs and seeps identified, 9 fell within this area and were verified. <br /> This report presents the results of the monitoring at these 9 locations <br /> during the 1984 growing season (May through October), August 1985, 1986 and <br /> 1987. Following review of the 1985 data, frequency of monitoring springs <br /> and seeps was limited to once per growing season during the month of August. <br /> Also presented, is an assessment of the significance of the springs and <br /> seeps on surface flows, irrigation practices, livestock watering, wildlife <br /> watering, and domestic use. <br /> METHODS <br /> During the monitoring period each location was visited. During each <br /> visit measurements of pH, conductivity and temperature were made using a <br /> Hydro Lab Model 4000 field sampling kit. Flow of each spring and seep was <br /> visually estimated. <br /> RESULTS <br /> Of the 21 springs and seeps identified, 9 occurred within 1 mile of the <br /> permit boundaries and were monitored. Results of the inventory and <br /> locations of the springs and seeps are presented in Table 1 and Figure 1. <br /> Data for each location monitored is presented in Tables 2 through 10. <br /> Spring #12: Apache Canyon (Table 2) . This seep originates fran the <br /> interface of shale and sandstone. Flow was measured in each of the <br /> samplings ranging fresn <1 to 5 gallons per minute (gpm) . Flea was absorbed <br /> back into the alluvium within 100 yards of the source during every <br /> observation. As a result, this seep is not a significant source of surface <br />