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Show The Cultural Zone ( 25 acres) is managed to preserve, restore, and interpret identified cultural resources. I. D. Water Resources Management Objectives It is the policy of the National Park Service to maintain the quality of all waters originating within or flowing through or along the boundaries of NPS areas. This policy establishes one of the most important objectives for water resources management at the recreation area: to maintain existing water quality and quantity. According to NPS Management Policies, this can be accomplished by: • providing adequate sewage treatment and disposal for all facilities, including the requirement for self- contained sewage storage units in boats • controlling erosion induced by human activities • preventing direct pollution of natural waters by livestock • regulating fuel- burning watercraft • avoiding contamination by toxic substances • regulating use as necessary to maintain water quality • establishing cooperative agreements with other agencies or governing bodies to prevent water pollution Because the waters of the recreation area are recognized as important resources to be conserved, another important objective is to avoid unnecessary withdrawal and depletion of federally- managed water resources by permitting water developments only as necessary to operate public and park facilities. Additional water resource management objectives at Glen Canyon include: identifying and remaining current on issues that may affect the water resources in the NRA maintaining high water quality for water- oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources establishing consistent monitoring programs documenting and filing federal reserved and appropriated water rights 5 |