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system is developed and wells in the La Plata River drainage do not need to be recharged, the stock water issue will diminish in importance and, if irrigators are assured of a large annual water supply, they may not continue to draw a lot of water early in the irrigation season. B. Local Consultations 1. The study will identify other entities, organizations, and individuals likely to have an interest in the outcome of the study and initiate a process whereby other entities, organizations and individuals identified above can be informed of the study activities and allowed an opportunity to participate in the study process. 2. Study personnel will work with area Fire Districts and Authorities to determine whether water needs to be available for fire protection from the new Reservoir and, if so, how to make it available. 3. Study personnel will also consult with the La Plata County Commissioners and/or County staff to inform them of the study process and keep them abreast of Study findings in order to ensure that the Commissioners have no major objection to irrigation plan and to any plans for a domestic water system. Study personnel will also confer with the Commissioners on issues of growth, open space, and the maintenance of an agricultural economy. 4. Study personnel will consult with members of the City of Durango City Council and/or City staff to make sure that Reservoir construction would not raise any issues with the City regarding rural domestic water service. 5. The Project will help grow irrigated Open Space instead of subdivisions. Study personnel will consult with environmental organizations to determine their issues. Study personnel will need to determine who can speak for local environmentalists. C. Rights-of-Way The study will determine whether easements are needed for the Reservoir enlargement project and its filling and delivery systems. This is unlikely because the Red Mesa Ward Reservoir and Ditch Company owns the land under and around the Reservoir, except for land owned by the Frame Ranch. D. Permitting Environmental documentation and permitting applications will be prepared during the study, so that the permit applications may be provided to appropriate agencies at the completion of the feasibility study. E. Financing A Financial Plan will be developed that describes the financing and repayment for project development costs. The package will identify and 6