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~ ,~ i~ ~p if "1 J r~ )If 0270 . Change in real estate values . Change in propeny tax collections . Change in agribusiness sales (equipment, seed, fertilizer, fuel) . Change in sales tax collections . Impact of alternative uses of water on economic activity, e.g., industrial production, use in recreation (hunting, fishing, boating) based tourism . Invesanent in constrUction within the impact area, e.g. for canal lining The economic impact of each alternative will be estimated by tracing the changes in baseline economic conditions of the impact area. This will involve measuring changes in basic sector production and detennining economic impacts (multiplier effects) on the service sector, estimating changes in employment, by type and sector, on wholesale and retail sales, and on sales tax collections. Changes in real estate values will be traced through their impacts on property tax collections. Changes in propeny tax collections will result in financial impacts on the governmental sector, including employment. Sociological impacts are largely a consequence of economic changes in this case. Sociological impacts for each alternative will be estimated by comparing the economic changes identified with known social patterns observed in previous studies. Significant sociaVpsychological impacts will be identified and discussed. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Environmental impacts of land dry-up are one of the major concerns in regard to water transfers as evidenced by litigation and court action involving ~ of lands under the Colorado Canal and Rocky Ford Ditch. Land stabilization, control of blowing dust, and reduction of nuisance and noxious weeds are required. ~t In recent years, fanners and other observers have been severely critical and vocal in regard to agricultural procedures practiced in the revegetation process on lands under the Rocky Ford ditch. Most of the complaints have dealt with details of land refoliation and irrigation. The interim report, submitted to the Division 11 water court in July of this year, and evaluating the methods used and progress achieved by Aurora on this project, lends support to some of the conclusions. The report, prepared by a team of three expert wimesses appointed by Judge Tracey's water court, suggests methods for correcting the perceived problems. The U.S. Soil Conservation Service has an interest in this matter because Aurora basically relied on the agency for recommendations. Based on the preceding background information, GEC proposes that the Ft. Lyon study address revegetation orocedures applicable to the soils, water supply, and climate of lands under the Ft. Lyon ~ Don Nielsen, who is uniquely qualified to lead in this task will contact and meet with appropriate representatives of SCS, CSU Extension Service, the Fort Lyon Co. and certain . having knowledge and experience in revegetation work. The objective is to arrange a. ork sessio , resolving problems and conflicts that may exist. Specific output would be a set 0 ternative management systems for revegetation of Ft. Lyon lands. 15