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- 2 - analysis is just looking at inflow into Chatfield. Events like the 1965 flood on Plum Creek and the big snowmelt in 1942 are considerations, but it looks favorable for this 20,600 AF. . The Corps analysis and report will be completed by July 31, 2005. The Corps accepted an invitation to come back to the group and present findings in August for review. But first they must present the study findings to the Corps hydrology group meeting in late July. Larry Lang asked if the state could sit in on that meeting? The Corps will check, but this is a peer review of the analysis. Based on the Corps Hydrology Group meeting a recommendation will be put together and submitted to Corps headquarters. Environmental Restoration Add on to the Feasibilitv Cost Share A2reement (FCSA) - Action Item NO.3 by Bob Nebel . The Corps presented a draft paper that is an attachment that discusses the analysis needed in detail and has put together a draft scope of work including a schedule and budget. The scope of work has six maj or performance tasks. . This process involves identifying problems and opportunities associated with 20 miles along the South Platte River downstream of the Chatfield Dam. There was discussion about the last water pullout point and what should be the total study reach for investigations. Is it at the Brighton ditch that is downstream of the Burlington ditch? For the analysis is going further downstream better? Ifwe allocate the storage for the purpose of ecosystem restoration then the Corps will pay 65% of the costs. But we need to look at the river to determine if this is credible as environmental restoration and should we make this investment? . Rick McLoud wanted this proposed Environmental Restoration task to be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as it may be a more friendly process. The objective is to see if the opportunity for waiving the storage space cost/fee is possible. . Terry Baus, City and County of Denver, has been working with the City's Washington lobbyist to try to add "environmental restoration" language for Chatfield into the 2005 WRDA Bill. . The group consensus was to (1) stop analysis where environmental benefits no longer exist and (2) not jeopardize the water users operational plan. The Corps needs help in determining what that point is. Larry Lang defined the end point of environmental restoration benefits as the Western Mutual Ditch head gate that is 1.5 miles downstream of highway 66 in Weld County. . Central Colorado WCD informed us that they have a new gravel pit, near Plum ditch, that is just south of the confluence of the Poudre River and the South Platte River. But this is off in the future for Central Colorado WCD and shouldn't be considered in the study reach. . Water Users and the Corps believe the bulk of environmental impacts are around the rim of the existing reservoir pool that is at 5550 Mean Sea Level. There are some negative and positive points to reallocation of storage space. . Ann Bonnell, of the Audubon Society, asked that we look at this benefit from the standpoint that it will only come downstream once every three or four years. Others stated that even if it only works one summer out of three it is still a benefit to wildlife. Note: The water users may elect to release their water during dry periods that will be an increase value to the stream. . Others stated that this benefit to the system will be spread out more evenly through out the system by controlled releases. Note: the final water users operational plan will further address this concern! . The Corps would use the 1996 Mayor's Report on the South Platte River as the basis for environmental restoration releases but sequestered assistance from the Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks. Flood Protection . Water Project Planning and Finance. Stream and Lake Protection Water Supply Protection. Conservation Planning