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<br />administration very soon all \vells will have to install meters. ccv."rCD also has S40 million <br />in CWCB loans in an attempt to take a leadership role and addres~ this large well is~ue. <br /> <br />South Platte Basin Agriculture Facts <br />The economic contribution to five counties in northeastem Colorado of agriculture helped by <br />3,500 irrigation wells along the Soutb Platte River is about $130 million, according to a study <br />released by Colorado State University. The study considered vegetable, sugar beet, alfalfa <br />and grain production along the river dependent upon inigation wells. Total crop revenue <br />contributed by crops sUPP0l1ed by the wells was estimated to be $79.4 million \vith grains <br />such as corn and alfalfa hay contributing $58 million. Another $40.6 million was attributed to <br />potential losses to agricultural-related businesses such as crop consultants, real estate sales, <br />livestock producers and equipment dealers. Another ripple of losses to community businesses <br />such as groeery stores, gas stations and restaurants was estimated to be $10.8 million. <br /> <br />Conclusion <br />The Central Colorado Water Conservancy District is working very hard to keep its 1000 <br />member wells in operation in the ever-changing landscape of the South Platte River Basin. <br />Increased growth and scmtiny Oil well pumping, along \vith the worst drought in over 300 <br />years, have caused the CCWCD to seek additional water supplies. If the Chatfi~ld storage is <br />obtained, it will be one step in maintaining the economies of the region, while preserving the <br />current wildlife habitat that thrives on irrigated agriculture in the District. <br /> <br />TOMU <br /> <br />Tom Ceeh <br />Executive Director, CCWCD <br />