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The Pueblo Chieftain Online - Pueblo, Colorado U.S.A Page 4 of 4 <br />dangerously low levels. The added storage at John Martin will <br />result in better fishing conditions next summer," Prenzlow <br />said. <br />Once the water reaches John Martin Reservoir, it will become <br />part of the permanent storage pool. John Martin Reservoir is <br />bordered on the east and north by a state park, and on the <br />west and south by a state wildlife area. <br />If downstream users call for water before March or if stream <br />flows are maintained at a minimum of 50 cfs, then the water <br />board will retain the water in Pueblo Reservoir, thereby <br />reducing the final cost to the state. So far, none of the water <br />has been used. <br />In February 2005, flows through Pueblo were shut down for <br />about three weeks because of a similar issue with balancing <br />winter water accounts. Witte said the emergency lease is a <br />result of planning made after the 2005 episode that <br />threatened fish habitat along the river. <br />Back to top <br />8 Email ra Print <br />8 save r Popular <br />Discuss this article in our forums! <br />Nextl <br />Please send us your comments and suggestions ©1996 -2007 w <br />or e-mail our Webmaster. Star - Journal <br />Privacy Statement /Terms of Use Pueblo, <br />r3 <br />http: / /www. chieftain .com /metro /1171099747/1 2/15/2007 <br />