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Arkansas Basin Roundtable Technical Meeting #1 Meeting Summary Following the draft objectives presentation, the meeting was turned over to the basin roundtable participants for open discussion of the objectives. Feedback on the objectives is presented below. Discussion of Objectives 1. Reliably Meet Demands Draft Subobjectives Presented ^ Reliably meet urban water demands under varying hydrologic conditions ^ Reliably meet agricultural water demands under varying hydrologic conditions ^ Maintain adequate reserves Comments ^ Roundtable members emphasized the need to provide water for future needs, which should be defined by a date ^ For water providers and urban areas, reliably meeting demands means having water for both residential and business customers. When customers turn on a tap, they must have water. If customers do not have water, then residences and businesses will leave the area and the tax base will decrease. ^ For agriculture, reliably meeting water demands means having water available at the appropriate times for crops. The timing of water crops is vital for the success of that crop. 2. Maximize Existing Supply Draft Subobjectives Presented ^ Use appropriate-quality water for appropriate uses ^ Increase reuse and exchanges ^ Increase efficiency of use ^ Reduce evaporation and conveyance losses Comments ^ Continued promotion of conservation best management practices 3. Enhance Use of Existing System Assets Draft Subobjectives Presented ^ Maximize operations of existing facilities ^ Manage / reduce / capture unintentional reservoir spills Comments ^ It was suggested that information and communication related to the Arkansas River Basin should be institutionalized, allowing for common understanding and mitigation within the basin. ~~ Copy ofArkansas BRT Mtg #1 Summary_fnal.doc 11/14/2003