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<br />1. COLORADO <br />a. Upper Gunnison-Uncompahgre Basin Study <br /> <br />Phase I of this study was conducted by the eolorado Water Resources <br />and Power Development Authority, with assistance from Reclamation, <br />and was completed in 1989. Phase I involved an appraisal-level study of <br />the recreation and water supply development opportunities in the basin <br />including the potential for transmountain diversion of water to the east <br />slope for M&I uses. <br /> <br />Phase II was initiated in 1990. It is co-sponsored by seven Federal, <br />State and local entities and will define the hydrology and water rights in <br />the basin and develop two computer models. One model will be a water <br />accounting spreadsheet that will accurately reflect the daily administration <br />of the major water rights and exchanges in the Gunnison Basin. The <br />second will be a computer b, sed planning model for the basin. Reclama- <br />tion investigation funds are being used in fiscal year 1991 to continue the <br />study. <br /> <br />b. Four Corners Water Assessment <br /> <br />This investigation began in fiscal year 1990 and continued in fiscal year <br />1991 to investigate and recommend more effective management and use <br />of water resources in the Four Corners area. The study will also <br />characterize water quality and environmental problems associated with <br />water development and supply facilities. <br /> <br />2. UTAH <br />a. Sevier River Water Management Studies <br /> <br />These studies continued in fiscal year 1991. A status report was <br />completed in 1990. Included in the studies is the installation of a system <br />to accelerate data collection and the distribution of data to water manag- <br />ers, the development of a system of computer graphics to facilitate data <br />interpretation and the evaluation or development of real-time models to <br />assist decision makers with water accounting and operation. The operat- <br />ing models would be useful for water deliveries, minimizing flood <br />damage, protecting aquatic habitat, improving water quality and maxi- <br />mizing power generation. <br /> <br />b. Utah Area Water Demand Model <br /> <br />This study will continue in fiscal year 1992. A status report was <br /> <br />55 <br />