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Show and used as inflow to a desalting complex, as discussed in the paragraph on desalting in this section. Control of phreatophyte growth along the Jordan River would " be accomplished to some extent " by the Jordan River Parkway development. The full effects of this development would not be known until the plans along the river are completed. It is anticipated that areas now having some phreatophyte- control potential would be included in parks, golf courses, and pathways. The area around Mona Reservoir which has some potential for phreatophyte control consists mostly of the Burraston Ponds and a narrow fringe around the reservoir. Burraston Ponds are presently used for fishing and picnicking. A portion of the present fringe areas would be inundated by the enlarged Mona Reservoir. Presently these fringe areas are used for waterfowl, livestock grazing, and other wildlife habitat. In the Sevier River Basin potential water salvage areas are located close to and along the Sevier River, the backwater areas of Sevier Bridge Reservoir, and a fringe area of salt cedar around Sevier Bridge Reservoir. About 10,000 acres above Piute Reservoir have potential for water salvage by phreatophyte control. These areas are mainly subirrigated pasturelands and are used extensively by farmers in that area for livestock grazing and some meadow hay harvesting. Waterfowl and other wildlife also inhabit these areas. From Piute Reservoir to and including Sevier Bridge Reservoir, about 95100 acres have potential for water salvage. This area also includes a majority of meadow- type pastureland. Less opportunity for phreatophyte control exists below Sevier Bridge Reservoir. In the Uinta Basin portion of the Bonneville Unit the areas that might be considered for phreatophyte control are along the Duchesne River downstream from Duchesne, Utah. Wildlife and waterfowl uses are planned for several areas along the river. About 5,800 acres along the Duchesne River have potential for some water salvage. The Strawberry River, with about 1,900 acres, and Currant Creek, with about 60 acres, are other Uinta Basin streams within the Bonneville Unit area that have some phreatophyte areas. Salvage of water from these areas would result in the loss of these acreages as wildlife habitat areas. 528 |