Annual Operating Plan For Colorado River Reservoirs 2004

• Description: Annual Operating Plan For Colorado River Reservoirs 2004
• State: CO
• Date: 3/17/2004
• Title: Annual Operating Plan For Colorado River Reservoirs 2004
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Honorable Kennv Guinn
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Governor of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada 8970.1
Dear Governor Guinn:
WASHINGTON
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The Annual Operating Plan contains the projected plan of operation of Colorado River reservoirs
for 2004 based on most probable runoff conditions. The plan of operation reflects use of the
reservoirs for all purposes consistent with the "Criteria for Coordinated Long-Range Operation,
of the Colorado River Reservoirs Pursuant to the Colorado River Basin Project Act of
September 30, 1968." As the year progresses; the plan will be modified if necessary due to any
changes in runoff conditions. The Bureau of Reclamation will use the Work Group to keep
representatives of the Colorado River Basin States, Indian tribes, and other appropriate entities
informed of any changes in the 2004 operating plan.
Enclosure
cc: Mr. I George Coan, Director
Colorado River Commission of Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue, Ste. 3 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1048
Enclosed is the Annual Operating Plan for Colorado River System Reservoirs for 2004.
The Annual Operating Plan was prepared in consultation with, representatives of the governors of
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the Colorado River Basin States, Indian tribes, the Upper Colorado River Commission,
appropriate federal agencies, and others interested in Colorado River operations, through
meetings of the Colorado_ River Management Work Croup (Work Group). The Work Group
held meetings on June 3, 2003, August 6, 2003, and September It, 2003, and completed a final
consultation via conference call on December 4, 2003.
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The Annual Operating Plan contains the projected plan of operation of Colorado River reservoirs
for 2004 based on most probable runoff conditions. The plan of operation reflects use of the
reservoirs for all purposes consistent with the "Criteria for Coordinated Long-Range Operation,
of the Colorado River Reservoirs Pursuant to the Colorado River Basin Project Act of
September 30, 1968." As the year progresses; the plan will be modified if necessary due to any
changes in runoff conditions. The Bureau of Reclamation will use the Work Group to keep
representatives of the Colorado River Basin States, Indian tribes, and other appropriate entities
informed of any changes in the 2004 operating plan.
Enclosure
cc: Mr. I George Coan, Director
Colorado River Commission of Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue, Ste. 3 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1048