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± <br />There was water in storage but it had to be let go. There are needs for an <br />increase in water storage, but there are limitations. If this basin wants to grow, it <br />is not possible because the basin is limited by water availability within the basin. <br />± <br />Walden is looking at putting more storage in because of the drought issues. The <br />town wants to capture water, then have the ability to transport the water to areas <br />in the basin where it is needed most. We have plenty of water but we can?t use it <br />the way we want to. <br />± <br />Agriculture and irrigation are important to this basin. Irrigation stores up water in <br />the basin and keeps rivers alive for all three states: Colorado, Nebraska and <br />Wyoming. Without storage, the river would be dry downstream. <br />± <br />There is not enough storage capacity to keep water in this basin. If the water <br />stays in the streams, it goes to Nebraska and Wyoming. <br />± <br />Tourists spend money here. They hunt and fish, which is helping out <br />economically but it won?t be a growth industry. There?s been an increase in <br />guiding and fishing but that?s not our salvation. Tourism does help Main Street <br />businesses, though. <br />Miscellaneous: <br />± <br />It was suggested that regulations be changed to allow land-owners of less than <br />35 acres to use their well-water for non-household uses such as livestock and <br />light agriculture. This would allow ranchers and farmers who are facing hard <br />times to more easily subdivide their land. <br />