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<br />002524 <br /> <br />h. Expansion of Indian Irrigation Project facilities on the <br />Colorado River, Fort Mohave and Chemehuevi Reservations, <br />to be compIeted by 1970; <br /> <br />i. Water salvage and ground-water recovery projects along the <br />main-stream Colorado River to begin the conservation of river <br />flows now being consumed for nonbeneficial purposes, such <br />as growth of useless shrubs and trees, and percolation out <br />of areas of use; <br /> <br />j. Initial programs of fish and wildlife, recreation, and other <br />related functions associated with this Pacific Southwest <br />Water Plan. <br /> <br />Extensive studies should be undertaken by the Bureau of Reclama- <br />tion in close cooperation with the affected States to determine what <br />projects are feasible for submission for authorization at subsequent <br />dates 0 <br /> <br />To provide for a sound long-range water conservation program in <br />the Pacific Southwest, water research and water management programs <br />of alI kinds should proceed concurrently with the proposed water deveI- <br />opment programs. State and Iocal agencies should be encouraged to <br />work with the Department of the Interior in devising new methods of <br />water management and operation which will result in significant con- <br />servation of existing supplies. These research programs shouId include <br />surface and ground water, watershed management, sewage reclamation <br />for reuse, fish and wildlife management, and other related subjects. <br /> <br />6 <br />