The proposed action will increase the type, location, and amount
of recreational activities in the area.
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In addition to protecting these very important
resources in the area, utilizing Jimmy Camp Creek has been envisioned
as part of the Colorado Springs Parks Department’s open
space, parks and recreational plans for the last decade. |
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It is estimated that the park at Jimmy Camp Creek
would attract between 50,000-80,000 visitors per year, based
on numbers from other Front Range reservoirs with similar public
uses. |
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It would serve as the junction for the planned
extension of the Rock Island trail and The Jimmy Camp Creek
trail. |
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The proposed Jimmy Camp Creek Park and Reservoir
would provide new opportunities for boating and fishing. |
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Between Florence and Pueblo Reservoir on the
Arkansas River, compared to Existing Conditions and using the
Preferred Alternative as a measure, there would be moderate
to major benefits to boating because of an increase in stream
flow during the fall that would extend the boating season. |
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There would be minor to moderate benefits to
boating opportunities through Pueblo because the Pueblo Flow
Management Program targets would be met 15 more days during
the boating season compared to the No Action Alternative, and
4 more days than Existing Conditions. |
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There would be moderate adverse effects to fishing
in Lake Henry, due to decreased water storage in dry years compared
to Existing Conditions, and minor to moderate benefits on water-based
recreation on Lake Meredith, due to increased water levels in
dry years compared to Existing Conditions. |
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There would be minor adverse temporary effects
(i.e., 400 feet out of 17 miles of trail) on the Pueblo Reservoir
trail during construction of the Pueblo West intake and western
untreated water pipeline. |
