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Wyoming 1966-90 Changes-Values used represent additional depletions that have developed since the Comprehensive Framework Study (1965 level) estimates were prepared. These values and the projections were provided by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office with assistance provided by the Upper Colorado River Commission. Seedskadee Project-Fontenelle Dam and the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge are the primary features remaining after the irrigation purposes of the Seedskadee Project were shown to be infeasible and deleted. By contract dated June 14, 1962, the State of Wyoming purchased 60,000 acre-feet of capacity in Fontenelle Reservoir. A second contract, dated December 27,1974, was signed by the State of Wyoming for 65,000 acre-feet of additional water for use in Wyoming. Contracts entered into with the State of Wyoming for Fontenelle Reservoir storage include: PacificCorp FS Industries Church and Dwight 35,000 acre-feet 10,000 acre-feet (not exercised) 1,250 acre-feet The second feature of the Seedskadee Project that has been constructed is the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge located on the Green River below the Fontenelle Dam. In 1992, about 6,000 acre-feet were diverted from the Green River and used to maintain numerous ponds within the refuge. When the refuge is fully developed, an estimated 20,000 acre-feet per year of depletion will result. Lyman Project-The Lyman Project provides supplemental irrigation water for approximately 36,000 acres in the Smith Fork and Blacks Fork areas. Reservoir storage is provided by Meeks Cabin and Stateline Reservoirs. Depletions from the project are estimated to average 10,300 acre-feet annually. Savery Pot Hook Project-The Savery Pot Hook Project was authorized as a participating project of the Colorado River Storage Project by Public Law 88-568. The definite plan report dated May 1977 identified a plan which would result in 11,900 acre-feet and 10,500 acre-feet of depletions annually in Colorado and Wyoming, respectively. The President's Water Project Review in 1977 resulted in reduced funding for the project, and no construction funding has been provided. The project has not been deauthorized and is considered on a deferred status for planning purposes. La Barge Project-The La Barge Project was authorized as a participating project of the Colorado River Storage Project by Public Law 88-568. A definite plan report, completed in June 1961, estimated that consumptive use would be 3,700 acre-feet (rounded to 4,000). No project construction has begun, and no immediate plans are contemplated. The project has not been deauthorized and is considered on deferred status for planning purposes. Transmountain Diversions-Three diversions presently export water out of the Colorado River Basin in Wyoming. The total transmountain diversions for 1992 were estimated at 14,000 acre-feet. The Ranger Ditch diverts about 500 acre-feet of water from North Savery Creek for delivery to Willow Creek in the North Platte River Basin. 25