Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish

• Description: Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish
• State: CO
• Date: 10/13/1994
• Author: Terrell, Terry
• Title: Public Meetings October 13 1994 Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Colorado River Fish
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Meeting

other beneficial uses. Water supplies for the Navajo Indian
Irrigation Project, San Juan Chama Project, and Hammond Project.
Dolores Project Resources Optimization Study - On Going
Location: Dolores River (tributary to Colorado River)
Completed:
Features: McPhee Dam and Reservoir Operation
Consultation History: A draft Environmental Assessment
and Biological Assessment have been completed and
submitted to the Regional Office for Review.
Purposes: Reclamation proposes to modify the operation
of McPhee Reservoir by changing from the 1977 DPR /FES
release criteria of 78, 50, or 20 cfs to a managed poll
of water available for downstream release for fish and
wildlife purposes. Reclamation proposes to acquire
additional water to increase the total volume of the
managed pool to at least 36,500 acre -feet for down
stream release from McPhee reservoir to the Dolores
River.
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