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<br />. <br /> <br />scientifically responsible, cooperative precipitation enhancement <br />projects in anticipated drought areas of the Southwest. Projects <br />should include assessment of the effects and probable impacts and <br />practical testing of newly developed cloud seeding methods and <br />equipment. Recent experience demonstrates the importance of a tapa. <br />bility to muster all resources to resolve emergency water resource <br />problems and assess results. <br /> <br />Actual initiation of field projects will depend on future weather <br />patterns. water needs, and cloud seeding interests within the <br />States. F'ederal funds provided for this program can be carried <br />forward until needed. To be prepared. preliminary planning and <br />project designs. drought-related background studies. and other <br />advance activities should start soon. <br /> <br />In order to insure ma)(imum participation and benefits to the States, <br />we request that each Governor designate a representative for planning <br />purposes as we begin to develop a coordinated. responsive, and <br />technically valuable effort. Professional organizations and other <br />Federal agencies are also being requested to identify a contact <br />person. <br /> <br />A preliminary program discussion will be held 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., <br />November 28. 1979. at Stouffer's Denver Inn. which is adjacent to <br />the airport (shuttle service available). A report on this meeting <br />will be made available. Mr. Patrick A. Hurley of this office. <br />(303) 234-2056. can be reached for further information as this <br />program develops. <br /> <br />Sincerely yours. <br /> <br />BER11AF.D.4. Srr:tZRMA..V <br /> <br />Bernard A. Silverman, Acting Chief <br />Office of Atmospheric <br />Resources Management <br /> <br />Copy to persons on attached sheet <br /> <br />N <br />