SECWCD WCPlan 1997

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Applicant: Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District
• Project Name: Fryingpan-Arkansas Project
• Title: 1997 Water Conservation Plan
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

quantified, but the TSC offered an alternative to measure seepage loses.
Estimates of seepage losses for the Catlin are 25%.

The District plans to work with the Catlin and other ditch companies over the
next two years to conduct canal lining demonstration projects, which might
serve as a catalyst for possible canal lining projects in the Arkansas Valley
(limitations exist due to the constraints ofthe Arkansas River Compact and
other administrative requirements). Schedule: May 2000

3. Communications Enhancement- Objective: Educate the District's
constituents about the operation of the Fryingpan Arkansas Project, the
role of the Southeastern District in administering the allocation of Project
Water, and State and Federal water Conservation efforts through various
communication tools. In an effort to conserve our precious water resources
and put Project Water to the greatest beneficial use, the District will utilize a
Project brochure, a Project video, the Water News newsletter, and co-sponsor
the annual Arkansas River Basin Water Forum to educate our constituents
about the Fry-Ark Project, key water related issues in the basin, and various
water conservation programs of Federal and State Government.

a. "Water News" -District sponsored newsletter-Schedule: Spring and
Fall editions each year with a focus on current water issues and
information on programs for water conservation
b. Project Brochure-Schedule: Available for distribution Spring 1998
c. Project Educational Video-Schedule: Available for use with public
meetings Spring 1998. The video will describe the original purpose of
the Fry-Ark Project and the current benefits of the Project, including
fish & wildlife and recreation purposes.
d. Arkansas River Basin Water Forum-Schedule: Winter of each year
in alternating locations throughout the basin. The purpose of the
Forum is to educate water users and interested citizens about the key
water-related issues in the basin.

4. Designation of Water Conservation Coordinator-Objective: Consider the
designation of a Water Conservation Coordinator who would be
responsible for working with the State Office of Water Conservation and
the Bureau of Reclamation to disseminate information on water
conservation programs, and to coordinate the implementation of the
District's Water Conservation Plan. Schedule: Summer 1998

5. SE District Water Activity Enterprise-Return Flow Sales-Objective:
Maximize the sale and use of Project Water return flows. Return flows
from the delivery of first-use Project Water are currently made available to
well owners throughout the District as a source for replacement water.