Animas- La Plata Environmental Impact Statement

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Rick stated that it is in the best interest of the Association and Southwest to defend the full diversion
right and not concede to the Protocol interpretation of ALP rights, limiting them to 349 cfs.
7. Steve expressed the importance of using the ALP project to protect the project full water rights. It is
his opinion that ALP project is critical to protecting the remaining unused portion of the rights for
future development.
Erin agreed to provide the following:
1. The three charts provided earlier, as described above
2. Charts showing the hybrids (seasonal pumping and year -round pumping during low reservoir) for a
400 cfs and 315 cfs maximum monthly diversion.
3. A chart or table showing remaining available water within 600 cfs right.
It is our opinion that we have made progress in explaining to Steve the value of the 450 cfs scenario.
However, our impression is that SWCD is focused on the Protocol limitations and thinks that ALP will be
limited to the diversions described in the Protocol, ie. 280 cfs plus direct river diversion by SJWC and Navajo
or a maximum of 349 cfs. It continues to be important to emphasize to Southwest that maximizing the ALP
diversions from the river benefits the project and protects the remaining ALP water rights. Also, by
concentrating pumping, it benefits the Association by reducing pumping costs. Furthermore, it improves
ALP's ability to use its storage by maximizing pumping when water is most available.
Steve indicated he will meet with Barry Speers and Bruce Whitehead to review the graphics and further the
discussion prior to the May 25 Association meeting.
END OF MEMORANDUM