HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-25 Adopting the Eagle River Watershed PlanRESOLUTION N0.25
Series of 1995
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED PLAN
AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO
WHEREAS, water quality in Gore Creek and it's tributaries has been found to be negatively
impacted by urban runoff through the Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Plan;
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail obtains its drinking water supply from alluvial wells which draw
water from Gore Creek;
WHEREAS, the Eagle River and it's tributaries, which includes Gore Creek; is a shared
resource in Eagle County;
WHEREAS, water from the Eagle River will now be pumped into the Gore Creek Basin and
water quality in Gore Creek and the Eagle River are interconnected;
WHEREAS,regional cooperation is needed in Eagle County to share information on water
quality and quantity to effectively protect and manage this resource;
WHEREAS, Gore Creek and the Eagle River are critical natural resources which provide
valuable habitat for aquatic life;
WHEREAS, Gare Creek and the Eagle River are a critical aesthetic feature and valuable for
maintaining the alpine character of Vail;
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Watershed Plan compliments the recommended actions in the
Vail Nan Point Source Plan and will provide a direction to protect and enhance water quality and the
aesthetic value of Gore Creek and its tributaries.
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Watershed Plan is a guidance document which identifies
alternative actions to protect water resources in Eagle County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOt..VED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL. OF THE TOWN OF
VA1L, COLORADO THAT:
The Town Council hereby adopts the Eagle River Watershed Plan and specifically directs
staff to:
1) Work on the creation of a new stream setback to improve protection of riparian vegetation;
2) Work with the Eagle River Watershed Committee to share information and to provide a
clearinghouse for that information;
3} Determine optimal stream flows in Gore Creek;
4) Provide information to the Vail Town Council on the impacts to stream flow of protects that
may impact stream flow;
5) Implement the Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Plan to improve water quality in Gore
Creek and take measures to improve trout habitat where appropriate;
6} Implement water conservation efforts in cooperation with the Vail Valley Water District.
7) Acquire/protect riparian areas;
8} Investigate carrying capacity thresholds for recreational use of Gore Creek and whether
new regulations or programs are needed to protect the fishery; and
9y Develop an informational program to help identify where public access is on Gore Creek.
10} Undertake other such actions as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Vail
Town Council to further the goals in the Eagle River Watershed Plan.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this Zlsfday ofd,, 1995.
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Marg~e# A. Osterfoss, Mayor
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Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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