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Gunnison River Basin <br />Gunnison, Colorado 8.28.03 <br />50 <br />Municipal, agricultural, recreation, development <br />Ensure the SWSI process is inclusive : The Gunnison Basin has a wide variety of <br />interests and communities, and it is important to involve everyone in the SWSI <br />process. <br />Address concerns regarding trans-basin transfers : Attendees expressed concerns <br />about the Front Range growth and its demand on the Gunnison River basin?s <br />water. Water issues within the basin should be addressed first. Many expressed <br />a desire to keep basin water in the basin ? ?not one drop? for interests outside of <br />the Gunnison basin. <br />Take into account the information already developed on the Gunnison River <br />basin?s water : The SWSI process should look at past studies, current planning <br />and projected projects to make the most efficient use of time, money and energy. <br />This data should be incorporated into any larger plan that is developed. <br />Better water management is needed: There is a need to better manage the water <br />already in the basin for better efficiency. Better water management includes <br />improving and enhancing existing reservoirs, building new storage, examining <br />water quality issues, maintaining water for fishing and recreational uses, <br />coordination with the federal government, and groundwater management. <br />Address concerns about funding proposed solutions : Water projects have been <br />proposed in the past and have been held up by lack of funding. Funding solutions <br />should be considered for recommended projects. <br />More information gathering and education is needed: The SWSI process should <br />attempt to gather important information on water demand and growth in the <br />Gunnison River basin before suggesting solutions. Additionally, a public <br />education effort focused on water use and conservation is needed. <br />