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2. South Platte Channelization Project <br /> Mr . David Walker, Deputy Director reported on the status <br /> on the Channelization project being constructed by the Corps of <br /> Engineers. He reported that land acquisition for stages 1 and 2 <br /> is complete and is under way on Stage 3 . Work on the Union <br /> Avenue control structures is on schedule and development of the <br /> Platte River Trail in the project area has been started. <br /> 3. Lower Gunnison Unit <br /> An agreement in principle has been reached on plans to <br /> furnish water during the winter for stock watering purposes . <br /> Uncompahgre project water users were scheduled to vote on the <br /> proposition early in November . Project water users find the <br /> mitigation plans proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service <br /> totally unacceptable. Mr . Johnston moved, seconded by Mr . Smith, <br /> that the Board support the winter water proposal but not support <br /> the balance of the implementation program until the mitigation <br /> issue is resolved. The motion was adopted unanimously. <br /> 4. Bear Creek Reservoir Conservation Space Allocation <br /> Mr . McDonald stated that in order for the allocation of <br /> water in the conservation pool to be finalized, it is necessary <br /> that the Corps of Engineers complete the Environmental Impact <br /> Statement and that the parties expressing an interest in water <br /> from the reservoir should submit formal requests indicating the <br /> quantity of water desired. <br /> 5. Operation and Maintenance of Paradox Valley Unit <br /> Salinity Control Program. <br /> 6. Arkansas River Compact Issues <br /> - 3 - <br />