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Show ( 2) Loss of fish and wildlife habitat by reduced stream flow, reservoir inundation, acquisition of rights- of- way, and by construction and operation activities would represent a primary impact or loss in the Unit area. This loss would also be cumulative, being part of a continual and gradual process that is slowly reducing the limited State and National supply of fish and wildlife habitat. ( 3) The reduction of tributary flow to the Colorado River and increasing the salt load by greater use of the water would contribute to an ever increasing water quality problem to downstream uses. This would be a cumulative impact which would be aggravated by use and reuse of the water all along the river system. ( 4) Transfer of water from Uinta Basin to the Bonneville Basin by the Unit under the Indian Deferral Agreement could delay the development of certain Indian lands. Although these lands would be scheduled for full development by other units of the Central Utah Project as specified in the deferral agreement, the extent of this impact would depend upon the time and degree of development that would occur without the Central Utah Project. The agricultural and economic development of the non- Indian segment of the Uinta Basin would also be affected by the Bonneville Unit and other Units of the Central Utah Project. Development of Uinta Basin may be slowed initially but would achieve its full potential later. ( 5) Creation of additional recreation opportunities and improved access to previously under- used areas could result in adverse ecological impact on the surrounding areas if the increased utilization were not controlled and if adequate facilities were not provided as soon as needed. ( 6) The increase in farm production that would occur with the Unit would have primary beneficial economic effect on some segments of the agricultural industry. It would have secondary effects on others including processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural products. Processing of these farm commodities-- namely meats, dairy products, sugar beets, fruits and vegetables- has historically contributed to air and water quality degradation. In order to alleviate or avoid some unnecessary aggravation of this problem, water quality standards would need to be enforced and improved processing techniques developed and employed. ( 7) Construction of man- made structures associated with all types of development would intrude upon nature and would represent a gradual but cumulative loss of the natural or 405 |
