LongTermOutlookApril2008

• Title: Seasonal Outlook into September 2008
• Date: 4/15/2008
• Description: Joint Water Availabilty and Colorado Flood Task Force Meeting Presentation
• Basin: Statewide
• Drought Mitigation - Doc Type: Presentation

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