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<br />" <br /> <br />2. Where possible, develop historical analyses from a pertinent data base <br />of seeding opportunities resulting in anticipated precipitation increases. <br />These increases should be related to drought intensity. <br /> <br />3. Using these analyses, describe possible scenarios for the use of <br />winter cloud seeding to meet future drought conditions. <br /> <br />4. Identify institutional arrangements and procedures for implementation <br />of cloud seeding programs to meet future drought conditions in Colorado. <br /> <br />MS. Welles also shared her experiences 1n dealing with the public and special <br />interest groups in connection with weather modification research and operational <br />projects. She outlined the standard procedures of the state for granting <br />permits and the oversight functions once a project is approved, which includes <br />appointing citizen review committees as needed. <br /> <br />Arizona <br /> <br />Mr. Larry Beddome of the Salt River Project outlined the Arizona drought <br />research efforts, which will begin as soon as the cooperative agreement is <br />executed. The Arizona Department of Water Resources has designated the Salt <br />River Project as its agent for this research. The object of the project is <br />to initiate climatological studies to assess precipitation, cloud, and <br />hydrologic characteristics of the Mogollon Rim area of Arizona during dry, <br />moderate. and wet years. The results of the studies will lead to an assess- <br />ment of the cloud seeding potential of the area. The study is expected to <br />identify preferred seeding sites, methods, target areas. anticipated costs, <br />and potential effects on current Salt River Project reservoir operating <br />procedures. Salt River Project personnel will conduct the hydrologic and <br />economic studies; the precipitation and cloud studies will be prepared by <br />North American Weather Consultants, Inc. <br /> <br />Mr. Don Griffith of North American Weather Consultants, Inc., described the <br />procedures in their studies. At least two sets of seedability criteria will <br /> <br />18 <br />