Arkansas_BRT_Mtg_3_Summary_Final_7-9-04

• Basin: Arkansas
• Title: Meeting Summary 3
• Date: 4/14/2004
• SWSI - Doc Type: Summaries

Arkansas Basin Roundtable Technical Meeting #3
Meeting Summary
- Push for more cooperation with farmers/cities.
- Reclaim lost space in reservoirs.
- Use existuzg diversions and storage more efficiently.
- Use EIS process for socioecononuc considerations.
- Avoid transbasin diversions.
^ Consider the environmental aspect of water supply for endangered species, e.g., piping
plover and tent. Water quality issues impact these species (e.g., selenium).
^ SeEtta Moss submitted comments on altenlatives. It was noted t11at renewable energy can
contribute to water savings.
^ The CSU Rocky Ford salinity station may have some valuable data.
^ The Pueblo RICD is not shown on the environmental coverages map, though a water right
has been filed.
^ PICD options should be listed for El Paso County.
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Arkansas BRT Mtg #3 Summary_Final 7-304.doc 7/9/2004