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' <br />' <br />� <br />' <br />' <br />' <br />�� <br />�J <br />, <br />, <br />, <br />2.2.1 Brownell Site <br />In the SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 29, T. 40 N., R. 9 E., N.M.P.M., Rio Grande County, the Brownell <br />Brothers constructed a recharge pit adjacent to the South Lateral of the San Luis Valley Irrigation <br />District. The recharge pit, when full of water, has a surface area of approximately 0.7 acres. <br />They granted permission to the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District to construct nearby <br />shallow wells and to monitor changes in ground water levels. The District constructed three <br />wells at locations as shown on a sketch of the recharge pit included as Figure 2-2. <br />2.2.2 Cost Share Recharge Sites <br />In cooperation with Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association, the San Luis Valley Water <br />Conservation District sponsored a program whereby the District would share in the cost of <br />constructing ground water recharge sites. The District would cost share with land owners up to <br />50% (not to exceed $500.00) per pond of the cost of construction of per recharge ponds. The <br />land owner was required to have surface water rights and desire to use those rights to recharge <br />their aquifers. <br />' <br />� <br />' <br />' <br />' <br />� <br />CI <br />C' <br />The purpose of the program was to aid San Luis Valley Water Users toward the following goals: <br />➢ Maintain proper water levels in the underground aquifers so as to facilitate conjunctive use of <br />water. <br />➢ Aid in the wise use and distribution of scarce water resources. <br />➢ Encourage the efficient and wise use of decreed water rights. <br />➢ Demonstrate the benefits, to water users, of properly designed and installed recharge <br />facilities. <br />With this program, the District cost shared on 16 recharge ponds within the Closed Basin area. <br />The locations and land owners of each recharge pond are listed in Appendix D. <br />2-2 <br />� <br />