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<br />Experts in the field of weather modification agree thalt <br />obtaining the necessary answers and perfecting the science can <br />be done only through a coordinated, well-planned weather modifi- <br />cation program which must continue uninterrupted for a number of <br />years, ranging from seven to ten years. The earlier such a program <br />is initiated, the earlier the people of the State will be able <br />to utilize this technology to their benefit. The entities :sup- <br />porting this program plan believe that this effort needs to be <br />initiated during the 1980-81 winter season. <br />Since most of Colorado and many downstream states depend <br />upon water derived from winter snowpack in Colorado's mountains, <br />it is imperative that the State perform a leading role in <br />initiating and coordinating a program of this' scope and economic <br />importance. This is further amplified by the fact that, if this <br />program is successful in providing additional water, the developed <br />water becomes a new and renewable natural resource to the State <br />and its economy. It is also important that Colorado develop <br />viable policies regarding weather modification within the State. <br />Consequently, i:t is important that the State not only be ac"ti ve <br />in coordinating such activities within the State, but also demon- <br />strate a lead role in the funding of seeding operations and the <br />monitoring of these activities. <br /> <br />B. Detailed Program Design <br />1. Identification of the Seeding Areas <br />Indicated in Figure 4 are mountainous areas of Colorado that <br />contribute ten inches or more to the annual runoff. These areas <br />of the State would be given priority in considering what portions <br />of the State's mountainous region should be selected for a demon- <br />stration-type research program as is proposed here. Other factors <br />to be considered are the need for additional snowpack or runoff <br />and the amount of financial and political support for a program of <br />this nature. <br /> <br />-18- <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I' <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />