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documents and scenario development for the current expectations as well as for future <br />developments. <br />These tasks and deliverables will provide valuable information in the form of financial analysis <br />that can be used to verify the Conduit project budget. The information will also be utilized by <br />the District and participants to better understand the costs and relationships between various <br />elements of the Conduit and its operation. <br />Task Group 500 - Perform N'ater Sunnrv Evaluations <br />The purpose of these tasks is to identify and evaluate alternatives for firming up the supply to be <br />delivered through the Conduit including the possibility of providing additional raw water that <br />may be necessary to meet the future needs of the Conduit Participants. Further evaluation and <br />assessment of the Participant's water needs will be conducted to identify ways to minimize <br />possible future shortfalls. T'his evaluation will focus on Project water and its implications and <br />integration with participant's existing water supplies. <br />Specific tasks include: <br />Task 501- Coordinate Investigations with Stakeholders <br />Investigations will require further coordination with the State Engineer's Office concerning <br />operations, river administration, and compact compliance. Additionally, coordination with <br />SECWCD regarding operations, allocation of supplies, administration, and operational <br />agreements between the various entities will be necessary. Further coordination with an as yet to <br />be determined operating entity of the project will be necessary as the Conduit project moves <br />forward. <br />Task 502 - Investigate Use of Existing Supplies and Refinement of River Operations <br />Perform investigations relating to use of existing supplies, either directly or by exchange to <br />Pueblo Reservoir in conjunction with SECWCD rules and policies. Further evaluation and <br />analysis of the basin's water availability including evaluation of new, or enlargement of, storage <br />facilities, is needed to complete further refinement of the Participant's needs. Additionally, <br />development and refinement of river operations modeling may be necessary to assist in <br />maximizing the yield from current and future operations. <br />Task 503 - Analyze the Timing and Amount of the Arkansas River Exchange Potential <br />Analyze the timing and amount of the exchange potential that may be available on the Arkansas <br />River to allow an exchange to Pueblo Reservoir. Exchanges will be an important piece to <br />maximize storage in Pueblo Reservoir for delivery of water through the Conduit. <br />Task 504 - Provide Initial Alternative Field Investigations <br />Field investigations consist of map reconnaissance, site visits, and review of existing reports and <br />mapping. Verification of participants facilities and operations will greatly assist the other <br />aspects of the project including; water supply, operations of the river, blending of water sources, <br />treatment needs, and possible environmental effects. <br />6