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Show PART VI FRAMEWORK PLAN AND ALTERNATIVES eliminate future flood damages. Nonstructural flood plain management ¦would be implemented in urban areas and other areas subject to develop- ment to reduce flood damage by regulating the use of flood-prone lands, Estimated damage average annual reduction in $1, flood 000 Subregion 1980 2000 2020 Green River Upper Main Stem San Juan-Colorado 302 ^85 153 1,053 1,^31 871 2,115 2,725 l,90U Total 9*+0 3,355 6,7^ Industrial activity- Proposed thermal-electric generation will meet all inbasin and a share of adjacent regions requirements. Mineral production, including the large amounts of coal for thermal-electric plants, can meet all the projected requirements. Planned development of municipal and industrial water supply can meet future needs. Recreation - fish and wildlife Generally, an adequate number of acres of land and water will be available to meet projected recreation needs. However, problems relat- ing to use of these resources should be solved if demand is to be met. This will include providing adequate access, suitable funding to build recreation facilities, and sufficient supporting services-especially food and lodging. Most of the region can expect to meet projected fish and wildlife needs through 2020. However, Arizona and New Mexico will have shortages of fish and wildlife. A possibility for water for fisheries in Arizona and New Mexico would be the recommitment of developed water now dedicated to other uses or purchase existing water rights. Wyoming also will have a significant shortage of game animals. If wildlife conservation is given adequate recognition as a prominent objective of development and management in the key habitat areas, wildlife habitat will remain avail- able and its capacity may possibly be improved. There is adequate po- tential for both preservation of wildlife and increased livestock use by balanced management methods. .Export of water The plan includes provision to export water to adjacent regions. All water subject to distribution between regions is in accordance with existing approved compacts or legal agreements. 76 |
