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<br />organizations in the basin. h will also give us the resources necessary to do the job. And, it will demonstrate to the <br />Special Master Colorado's continuing commibnent and our ability to achieve full compliance with the orders of the <br />Supreme Court as quickly as possible. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />I think }'Ou will agree that together we have accomplished a lot in the Arkansas Basin. We stil1 have much work ahead <br />of us. But, we have proven that through cooperation and communication that we can establish and realize mutual goals. <br />We can preserve the values of the Arkansas Basin as a proud, unique and important part of Colorado. I look forward to <br />working with }'Ou to make sure that in 1996 we build on our past success, confront the difficult issues we face. and <br />achieve positive and long-lasting results for the people, economy and environment of Southeastern <br /> <br />Q: illegible <br /> <br />A: The representation on the Arkansas River Coordinating Committee is broadly based. h is involved mostly with <br />County Commissioners and representatives of water users organizations because those are the groups that are <br />dealing with the rules and regulations of the administration of water in the basin. The Division of Wlldlife has been <br />working directly particularly on the Great Plains Reservoir. One of the goals that we have in terms of stabilizing <br />reservoir levels at Great Plains is maintaining wildlife values at the Great Plains Reservoir site. and it's also an <br />important element on Trinidad Reservoir. So, I hope that through the Division of Wildlife those environmental <br />values can be preserved. As we deal particularly with water issues and growth issues in the basin, the management <br />of state lands, open space and wildlife habitat values are likewise extremely important. So, I think the process of <br />the Arkansas River Coordinating Committee, the Smart Growth regional fonuns that have been developed through <br />our initiative should have, hopefully, adequate environmental representation. If they don't, then I think it's important <br />that environmental organizations become involved through those local efforts. <br /> <br />;;: <br /> <br />Arkansas River Basin Water Forum <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />"A River of Dreams and Realities" <br /> <br />