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BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WESTERN COLORADO AREA OFFICE COMMENTS ON COLORADO RIVER BASIN FACT SHEET DATED OCT. 31,2003 Page 1, Section 1.3 - The following sentence should be added to the end of the first paragraph in this section, "However, additional water development and associated depletions are possible but are subject to additional consultation with the U..S~ Fish and Wildlife Service." Page 10, Section 2.1- The National Park Service should be added to the list of Federal water agencies as they have management responsibilities for significant resources within the basin. Page 11, Section 2.4 - The last sentence in this section should be modified to read, "The power plant has water rights for 1,408 cfs. Page 18, Section 4.5 - Add "5. Controlling non-native fish species.n to the list of activities the Upper Colorado Recovery Implementation Program is implementing to recovery endangered fish species. Page 19, Section 4.5 ..... Coordinated Reservoir Operations, change the paragraph to read, "This initiative was implemented in March 1995. The implementation team includes the major reservoir operators within the Colorado River Basin above Grand Junction, the FWS, CWCB, SED, and several other interested organizations. The purpose is to coordinate the filling of reservoirs during off peak periods thus enhancing spring peak flows in the IS-Mile Reach." Page 20, Section 4..5 - Add the following paragraph, "Grand Valley Water Management Project: The Upper Colorado River Recovery Implementation Program has installed canal efficiency improvements in the Government Highline Canal. The improvements consist of a monitoring and automation systemt seven new canal check structures, a return flow pipeline and pumping plant. These improvements provide the ability to reduce river diversions by approximately 30,000 acre-feet annually. By reducing river diversions a more reliable water supply is provided to both east and west slope water users and improve habitat conditions for endangered fish in the IS-Mile Reach. Page 21, Section 5.1 - The data depicted in the graph labeled "Colorado River Basin Population by County should be checked. For instance the graph indicates that the population of Mesa County in 2000 was less than 60,000. Current population in Mesa County is over 100,000. Page 22, Section 6.1 - Consider adding selenium concentrations to the list of water quality concerns.