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ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1965 A 10,000 aJ. pool behind the dam means raising the (Dam gates) or water barrier approximately 24 feet according to the 1962 capacity table and no doubt will be more after the new iables are made iaking into consideration sediment deposits of 1965. Raising the waler iable above the dam ouUet 24 feet will create higher water table above, and affect the river now when the Reservoir is declared empty. Pressure to create this Cish pool is most evident when water is plentiful and enthusiasm is high along with the height of waler, but the fact remains that the Arkansas is over appropriated and that water is hard to procure and valuable to keep. It is hoped that someone in official capacity will make a study of the fish propagation possibilities in this shallow reservoir of 1700 or more acres, when they must create and maintain the reservoir, and try to deliver the irrigation water without loss to appropriators. The 1965 Legislator passed H. B. 1066 to control pumping of underground water in close proximity of the river channel and gave the State Engineer power to control drilling of wells and promiscuous pumpIng. Legislative hearings have been held in which considerable opposition to the law has been expressed, but there will be no attempt to amend until next year, and that will give the State Engineer a chance to demonstrate enforcement practices. The change in weather and the plentiful supply of irrigation water after the floods relieved the gravity of this situation, but if \\e have a dry or even normal season the State Engineer will undoubtedly be called upon to draft regulations affecting this operation and enforce restrictions where earlier appropriators are affected. Information is being gathered regularly on the underground water table as it is affected by river now, and on the movement or underground water in river basin. A plentiful supply of waler is assured for 1966. With the Conserv- ation capacity tilled in John Martin Reservoir, any reasonable river "in flow" should leave a carryover into 1967. Our Superintendent's report shows the receipt and distribution of water during the year, also the 'OOrk that needs to be done this season. The report of our Secretary shows in detail cash receipts and disbursements. Also the budget preo disbursements. Also the budget prepared by the Board of Directors for the coming year. The books and accounts of the Company have been officially audited and a report will be available at the annual meeting. Page 6