Glendo Project Correspondences 1950-1953

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STATE OF ffOMrNG WYOMING NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD W Ci1EYENNE July 16, 1951 Mr. Avery Batson Director, Region #7 U. S. Bureau of Reclamation 318 New Custom House Denver, C olorado Dear Mr. Batson: J L1 L. I '9 19 5 1 COLORADO WATOR CONSRVATION 90ARD Following the Hearing on the proposed Glendo Dam before the 7,7yoming Natural Resource Board in ".1heatland on July 16th, at the executive Meeting on July 17th, it was moved, seconded and carried "that the Board reiterate its approval of the letter of its Director to Mr. Avery Batson, Director, Region #7, Bureau of Reclamation, dated June 11, 1951 ". A copy of this letter is attached hereto to all except Board members who have received copies. Under the circumstances, it would seem that this Batson ]getter of . June 11, 1951, should be considered as the comments of Viyoming on the definite plan report of the Bureau of Reclamation on Glendo Unit Oregon Trail Division of the North Platte River District, Missouri River Basin Project. Wyoming will be agreeable to meet with the other states and discuss the permit application to be submitted by the Bureau as suggested by you at the Denver meeting. In view of the flood control features of the Project, we believe the Army Engineers should be requested to participate in any future negotia- tions for Glendo Project. In addition to informing you of theiir action, following the Hearing, the 1,7yomin g Natural Resource Board requested me to inform you of thei r appreciation for the cooperation of your depart- ment in making a detailed presentation of the plans proposed for Glendo Dam. L. C. BISHOP Director, 'e °yoming Natural Resource Board LCB:IC cc: Wyoming Natural Resource Board Members and others.