RGDSS_Task2_StudyPeriodSelection

• Title: RGDSS Task 2 - Study Period Section
• Description: Memo documenting selection of RGDSS study period.
• Decision Support - Doc Type: Task Memorandum
• Date: 4/23/1999
• DSS Category: Surface Water
• DSS: Rio Grande
• Basin: Rio Grande
• Contract/PO #: C153863
• Grant Type: Non-Reimbursable
• Bill Number: HB98-1189, SB99-173
• Prepared By: Leonard Rice Engineering

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