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ARKANSAS GROUNDWATER USERS ASSOCIATION <br /> P.O.Box 11446 Pueblo,CO 81001 ph:(719)-948-2150 fax:(719)948-2167 <br /> Scott Brazil,President Keith Beattie,Vice-President John Sliman,Secretary/Treasurer <br /> Sam Fosdick,Director Dr.Charles Durbin,Director <br /> 7/16/2013 <br /> Ms. Anna Mauss <br /> Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> 1313 Sherman Street,Room 721 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Dear Ms. Mauss, <br /> The Arkansas River Basin continues to suffer through an historic drought. As a well <br /> augmentation group our organization and its members have already felt the effects. <br /> Water supplies that were expected to be available for our Rule 14 augmentation plan this <br /> year have produced greatly reduced amounts. At the same time the cost of water through <br /> annual leases has doubled and in some instances tripled from what is normal. In total the <br /> cost of water to replace our normal sources is currently$200,821. On behalf of its <br /> members,the AGUA Board asks that the CWCB consider and approve an Agricultural <br /> Emergency Drought Grant to help offset these costs. <br /> Included with this letter are: <br /> 1. A detailed explanation of the grant request <br /> 2. A copy of the official drought declaration by the Federal Government <br /> 3. A copy of AGUA's annual budget and 2012 financial review <br /> 4. A line item budget showing increased expenses resulting from the drought <br /> 5. A more detailed description of AGUA and our members <br /> I am designating our General Manager, Scott Lorenz as the primary contact person for <br /> any questions or discussions pertaining to this request. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Scott Brazil <br /> Board President <br /> Arkansas Groundwater Users Association <br />