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Show particularly the riprap, would be environmentally difficult and could damage Rock Creek channel above and below the reservoir. About 2.8 miles of the existing road to the Upper Stillwater Area would have to be relocated around the reservoir basin. There would be about 50 acres of land clearing associated with this activity. The visual impacts of the location would be substantial. The appearance of the dam, borrow areas, and new road would be adverse to those who prefer the present natural setting. There would be some permanent landscape scars that would contrast with the existing vegetated areas. Since Lower Stillwater Reservoir would be operated with virtually no water fluctuation, it would resemble a natural lake and although foreign would be esthetically attractive,, The moderate slope of the surrounding terrain make the shoreline suitable for recreational development. The Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife estimates that the reservoir would yield about 33,000 man- days of fishing annually if utilized to its full potential. Because of its location a considerable distance from a major highway, the reservoir would offer a secluded type of recreational experience. The Ute Indian Tribe would control the recreational development on the reservoir. Development of Wildlife Management Areas on Ute Tribal Lands Six areas comprising about 6,600 acres of Indian land between Ouray and Bridgeland have been designated for development into waterfowl management areas„ ( See Figure A- 38L) Development of these lands would mitigate waterfowl and pheasant hunting losses to the Indians attributable to the Bonneville Unit. A sketch map showing locations and acreages is presented in Figure A- 32. Development and management of the lands would require an annual water supply of about 25,400 acre- feet of which about 5,800 acre- feet would be nonconsumptive. The construction and operation of the management areas would significantly alter the existing vegetative patterns of the areas creating more marsh habitat preferred by waterfowl and pheasants. 277 |
