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Colorado River Basin <br />Grand Junction, Colorado 8.26.03 <br />45 <br />Municipal, agricultural, recreation <br />Clarify the SWSI process: The SWSI process needs to clarify how it will resolve <br />the big issues such as the role of the legislature in developing solutions, inter- <br />basin conflicts over potential solutions, and funding for implementation and <br />projects. <br />More storage capacity is needed : Because much of the basin?s water comes <br />from melted snow pack, additional storage should be considered. In addition, <br />rehabilitating and expanding the current reservoirs? storage capacity should be <br />considered. <br />Review all impacts on the water supply when developing solutions : There are <br />several factors that should be considered to increase the water supply such as <br />eliminating tamarisk, improving forest management, studying water quality needs, <br />and irrigation reuse. <br />The Colorado River basin needs more comprehensive long-term planning : The <br />Colorado River basin should develop a long-term water plan that considers growth, <br />conservation, and economic and recreational needs. The Colorado River basin <br />could benefit from learning and/or using best practices from other basins and <br />states. <br />More information is needed to make good decisions : By gathering and providing <br />more comprehensive water supply and demand data, the SWSI process could be <br />helpful in making important planning and allocation decisions. In addition, the <br />Colorado River basin residents should be educated on local water issues and <br />water conservation. <br />Use the Internet to give updates of projects. <br />