WSP10390

• File Number: 8200.766
• Description: Gunnison River General - Publications - Correspondence - Reports
• State: CO
• Basin: Gunnison
• Water Division: 4
• Date: 5/16/1991
• Author: Unknown
• Title: Gunnison River Basin Water Management and Planning Project - Plan of Study
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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10. Acoounting of environmental flow releases from Blue Mesa Reservoir
(i.e, flushing flows to transport sediment, endangered fish, ice
prevention, etc.).

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11. Accounting of releases from Taylor Park Reservoir to enhance fishery
and recreational uses.

12. Accounting of Blue Mesa Reservoir and Ridgway Reservoir water
service contract sales made by direct release and exchange.

13. Flexibility for future modifications to accommodate changes in water
resource development and administration.

The above stated accounting spreadsheet objectives are not intended as a final
or all inclusive list. As development of the spreadsheet proceeds and a clearer
understanding of the system is gained, the objectives will be reviewed and
revised as appropriate to accommodate budget constraints and changing needs
and desires.

C. OUTPUTS. The following specifio outputs will result from this
portion of the overall study:

1. An. accounting spreadsheet that can be utilized on a personal
computer; and

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2. Spreadsheet documentation which will include explanations of its
scope, assumptions, uses, limitations, etc.. The assumptions pertaining
to river administration, reservoir operations, and details of the various
agreements will be fully documented and clearly stated. Instructions on
input, along with examples of completed spreadsheets ann interpretation
will be included. All information generated will be provided in a format
which will encourage public involvement and be conducive to a better
understanding of Gunnison River basin water resources by the general
public.

D. SPREADSHEET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. Reclamation will
assume responsibility for the technical development of the acconnting
spreadsheet. The Colorado Division of Water Resources (CDWR) will provide
direction regarding the administration of water rights and exchange
agreements. Since the CDWR has statutory responsibility for the
administration of State water law, it is likely that the spreadsheet will be
maintained by the Division 4 office with input provided by various entities.
Each of the other sponsors will have responsibilities in the development of the
spreadsheet logic and in the verification of the accuracy of the final product.
The consultant selected for the development of the planning model will be fully
involved in logic development as both water management tools must be

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