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Colorado \\'.-.o!r' CO:lscr,;, ::;:',0 .0.,-,2:' ,. ;. Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District RECEIVED ~, ., ., FEB 2 3 1996 ) " " i,~) ) J .:::= :.. Roland C. Fisher Secretary-Engineer Po Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, co 81602 Subject: cary Ditch Re-hab Dear Rolly: This is in answer to your letter 15 February 1996, with questions concerning the Cary Ditch project~ 1. The alignment of the re-routed Cary Ditch as shown on the map enclosed with the feasibility study would go through property owned by Barry & Nancy Castagnasso. We have met with the Castagnasso on two occasions and they are agreeable to the proposed alignment provided 800 feet of the ditch is culverted through part of their property. In short, they have agreed to provide an easement for the ditch at no charge. 2. After discussing this question with Wes Signs and Kent Holt, of the Division of Water Resources, I learned that the head-gate was moved around 1920 from the location where we now propose it to be because of railroad and highway requirements. The curve of the river as it approaches the highway and railroad bridge is heavily armored and a large berm was constructed to prevent overflow during the run-off. A new head-gate structure on this curve would have to be ca~efully engineered and constructed to prevent a wash out. 3. The water is used only on irrigated pastures and hay meadows fo~ a total acreage of 679. No other uses are contemplated. Rolly, we really need River District help on this worthy project. ^s you can see from the source of funds exhibt "II", Upper Yampa is putting up 50% of the cost which is our limit. The ranchers who are willing to put up $20,000 prefer the financial program without CWCB participation. SikC rely, " I .' " I I I' , f n R. Fetcher, .. Secretary cc: Wes Signs Phone: (303) 879 2424 Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80t188 0339