Supplements 1-3 of Views, Comments and Recommendations on narrows Dam Project

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CONSERVATION COLMITTEE RESOLUTION Approved by Executive Group, S.A.P.C. December 14, 1951 1, Resolution concerning Narrows Reservoir Whereas, certain proposed structures and dams for impounding irrigation and flood waters, with particular reference to the Narrows Dam, appear not to be physically feasible or economically practicable for the following reasons: (a) It would largely eliminate possiblity of effective flood protection for large areas above the dam. (b) More adequate storage and use of irrigation and flood water can be effected by structures constructed up stream. (c) Reduced sedimentation and control of same can be better effected by construction of upstream structures. (d) All phases of upstream conservation of soil,and water, as well as flood prevention, would be accomplished as is being projected by the Kiowa -- Bijou flood prevention program. (e) Proper structures located on upstream areas and tributaries in lieu of main channel storage dams would provide adequate retardation and stor- age of diverted and excess flood graters to permit more beneficial use of water and protect Colorado in compliance within provisions of inter- state compacts. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the sub - committee on conservation policy of the State Agricultural Planning Committee oppose the construction of structures such as the Narrows Dam because it believes the same expenditures will result in more permanent flood protection, conservation measures and better utilization of all waters, 2. Resolution Concerning Kiowa -Bijou Flood Prevention Yrograz °I hereas,a serious flood problem exists in a seven - county area in north- central Colorado, and VIhereas, the leadership in the prevention program is being developed and administered by farmers and ranchers who have organized an action committee and have obtained the cooperation of State and Federal agencies in a one million acre critical area, and Whereas, they realize that upstream controls cog; `_sting of all basic conserva- tion practices are essential to the overall pro_rrn, and Whereas, greater support, both public and private, is necessary to satisfact- orily achieve the objectives of the program, Therefore, be it resolved that the sub- committee on conservation policy of the State Agricultural Planning Committee endorses the Kiovra -Bijou Flood Prevention grogram, commends the work of the action committee, and recommends that appropriate provisions be made to take care of those projects not covered by facilities of State or Federal agencies.