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The Steamboat Pilot: Salazar says he's anti -RICD Page 2 of 3 Environment Salazar was adamant in his remarks with regard to protecting the sanctity of Weddings the 1922 Colorado River Compact, which divides water in the Colorado River Engagements Basin among upper -basin states such as Colorado, and lower -basin states such Special Sections as California. Hunting Guide 2005 Asked by Brenner if the continuing drought and dwindling storage in Utah's Amon Winter VacationLand� Lake Powell could lead to adjustments in the provisions of the compact, Salazar ret had this to say: "As your attorney general, I can tell you that would create a Yampa Valley Health holy war between ourselves and California and whoever might try to get that Care legislation passed." twe Wedding T Guide Salazar is just as strongly opposed to any plan to sell or lease water afforded The Venue — Colorado by existing river compacts to would -be out -of -state users. - -- Rodeo Guide "There is nothing there for us to sell," Salazar said "The greatest danger Is that Assistance _ we somehow become complacent with regard to existing (river water Search compacts). It's a right of development of consumptive uses of water that is _- Subscriptions sacrosanct as long as we honor the compact. f ; fif Contact "Compact entitlements are not something we can toy around with, and we're Advertising not in a position to let the marketing of water ever occur." About the Pilot & Salazar advocated exploring creative ways to improve water conservation Today efforts. He also said it's important for Coloradans to look into strategies for increasing water storage. First, Colorado should repair existing dams to increase their ability to safely store more water. Next, the state should look at enlarging existing reservoirs, Salazar said. And finally, people should consider new sites recommended by the Statewide Water Supply Initiative. Calendar _ Creating partnerships that can store more water for Colorado's Front Range and Today's ev 1411:114101 p1' Western Slope are essential, Salazar said. Free Grass �_ performan "The only way to succeed is to put together partnerships that reach across Steamboat jurisdictional boundaries," he said. Rodeo Ser -- To reach Tom Ross call 871 -4205 Go to the or e-mail tross @steamboatpilot.com Submit al More in News p Ej ENV { 5 EAM CA4 P(Lo � �A � E Copyright @ 2006 The Steamboat Pilot & Today. All rights reserved. There's always more available in our print version. Subscribe to The Steamboat Pilot & Tod; If you have a question or comment, visit our feedback page. http: / /www. steamboatpilot .com /section /news /story /24299 7/21/2006