More Information on the San Juan Silting Problem December 23, 2007 Many thanks to Vinny Villavicencio for gathering this information. He has asked me to post it here on this site for reference by other concerned anglers. Thanks Vinny!!! |
Shows well sites and land marks. Question => Is the increase of silt in the river related to the increase in the roads and well sites? |
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Show’s a possible source (roads) for the silt coming into the river between Lunker Alley and Baetis Bend. The silt will affect the habitat improvements currently being done by the Navajo State Parks. |
Shows Kiddie Hole after the Silt Delta was removed. This is a positive move, but nothing has been done to minimize the silt coming into the river from the arroyo (Rex Smith arroyo). The fish population is way down in Kiddie Hole. |
Shows aerial picture of 1st stream habitat improvements around Durangler’s Corner. The silt is already affecting the improvements. |
Bottom
line => take action to write to the Government about: Control and minimize the silt coming in from the Rex Smith Wash, Munoz Wash and Simon Wash. Support continuous flows of 500 cfs and above for a healthy river that can take care of small amounts of silt entering into the water (note: flows reduced to below 500 cfs due to droughts are a fact of life and will need to be allowed). |
Thanks again Vinny!
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