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Leona River

Leona River. Recreational Use Attainability Analysis Summary of Findings (First Survey Event). Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research Stephenville, Texas July 19, 2012. Purpose of RUAA.

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Leona River

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  1. Leona River Recreational Use Attainability Analysis Summary of Findings (First Survey Event) Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research Stephenville, Texas July 19, 2012

  2. Purpose of RUAA • To confirm primary contact recreation or provide information that might support changing the recreational use category of the Leona River

  3. Components of a RUAA • Field Surveys– to document current stream conditions and uses • Historical Information Review– to document past recreational uses • Interviews – to obtain feedback on current and past recreational uses of the Leona River

  4. Field Surveys • What they entail: • Transects • 300 meter reach per site • 11 transects spaced 30 meters apart • Document • Stream characteristics that may promote or hinder recreational use • Observations of direct use or signs of recreational use • Interviews with individuals

  5. Field Data Sheet Information • Steamflow and stream type • Current air and water temperature • Riparian zone, ease of bank access, dominant substrate • Stream channel and pool measurements • Types of recreation observed or signs of recreation • Factors that may promote or impede recreation

  6. Field Surveys • Complete field data sheet • Document weather conditions • Photograph stream conditions • Transects - upstream, downstream, left bank, and right bank • Evidence of human use

  7. Sampling Conditions for Surveys • Air temperature over 70° F • Sustained or typical dry, warm-weather streamflow • Performed when use is likely (Spring Break, Weekends, Holidays & Summer)

  8. Any Questions on RUAA Background?

  9. Survey Dates for Leona River • 2012 – First RUAA Survey • Data Collected May 22nd – 26th • (Tuesday thru Saturday) • 2012 – Second RUAA Survey • Scheduled for July 17th – 21st • (Tuesday thru Saturday)

  10. Findings First RUAA Survey • Conducted May 22nd – 26th • (Tuesday thru Saturday) • Summary • Limited water for recreation • No direct recreation observed • Some signs of recreation indicated

  11. Leona River Photographs Stream AU03_09 Stream AU03_10

  12. Leona River Photographs Obstruction at AU01_01 Obstruction at AU01_04

  13. Leona River Photographs 300m upstream of AU01_02 300m downstream of AU01_06

  14. Leona River Photographs A hog wallow at AU01_02 A hog wallow at AU01_06

  15. Leona River Photographs A trash pile at AU01_07 A backpack at AU02_01

  16. Leona River Photographs Walkways at AU03_05

  17. Leona River Photographs Canoes at AU03_03 Upstream view of AU03_07

  18. Leona River Photographs Animal tracks at AU03_07

  19. Leona River Photographs Beer can, fishing tackle, and tires at AU03_07

  20. Next Steps • Second Field Survey • Scheduled for July 17th – 21st • (Tuesday thru Saturday) • Historical Review – on-going • Request information on past recreational use of the Leona

  21. Next Steps • Interviews – on-going • We need feedback on current and past recreational uses of the Leona River Interview Forms available from Nueces River Authority, TIAER or from the project website http://www.leonariver.org/

  22. Contact Information Nikki Jackson Email: njackson@tiaer.tarleton.edu Office Phone: 254.968.1920 Jeff Stroebel Email: jstroeb@tiaer.tarleton.edu Office Phone: 254.968.9556

  23. Questions? Thank You Jeff Stroebel Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research jstroeb@tiaer.tarleton.edu 254.968.9556

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