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t~ r ~. 0 "-~ '7 '... '~ ,..1 cJ , . Problems and Needs of the Area " H'" closely paralleling canals and laterals. Some consolidation and reconstruction probably could result in substantial savings in canal operation and maintenance. The small remaining farm irrigation shortages could be virtually eliminated by further improvement in water manage- . ment practices. LOCAL INTEREST AND SUPPORT . Many residents in the St. Vrain Creek basin have noted the water that has passed out of the valley and have realized that, with, the ever-increasing value of water, more of the in-basin supplies should be develOI>ed. With this in view, the St. Vrain-Boulder Creek Steering Committee was organized in 1964 to represent the agricultural, muni- cipal, and other water users in the basin. Because of very strong local interest, and in behalf of the committee, the Colorado Water Conservation Board requested the Bureau to' conduct reconnaissance studies of the basin to determine if there are potentialities for further water resource development. Financial support for the studies was provided by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the City and County of Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louis- ville, the Public Service Company of Colorado, and Water Districts Nos. 5 and 6. During the course of the investigations, the steering committee met monthly and evidenced great interest in the progress of the studies. While the investigations were underway, various munici- palities, notably Boulder and Longmont, had studies of water su;j?ply requirements and potential developments made by consulting engineering firms in order to consider possible individual action. Longmont and Boulder have been particularly interested in the st. Vrain Unit studies;, to ascertain how the Bureau's findings might complement their ovm studies and plans for development. The agricultural interests are concerned with full development of the basin's water supplies and the best possible management of the existing water reSource developments. One of their main concerns is the existing and the possible future exportation of water outside the basin, thereby precluding the further use of return flows in the dovmstream areas of the St. Vrain Creek basin. . 9 '.,./,...