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<br />, <br /> <br />Product Produced: Products to produce are as follows: <br /> <br />A. An improved and more efficient irrigation system to extend the useful life of the Ogallala . <br />Aquifer. Applicant is requesting funds to upgrade existing wells and complete a conversion <br />to Low Energy Precision Application sprinkler nozzles to improve efficiency use of water <br />and energy. Local farmers would contribute 50% of the costs of upgrading their systems. <br /> <br />B. Information, from a two-year study, on early and late season application patterns and the <br />associated well yield declines. This information would be used to assist in the decision- <br />making process for the correct nozzle packages on sprinklers. <br /> <br />C. A feasibility study on the effectiveness of placing gypsum blocks at varying depths up to six <br />feet. . <br /> <br />Water Planning Relationship: The upgrading of the irrigation wells and the re-nozzling of the <br />sprinkler systems would reduce the volume of water that must be pumped from the wells and associated <br />aquifer. <br /> <br />Recommendation: Staff gives a low recommendation to funding for this project because it better <br />qualifies as a loan from the Construction Fund. <br /> <br />Flood Protection Program <br /> <br />1. <br /> <br />Digital Floodplain Maps & Studies Conversion Project <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Grantee/Contractor: <br /> <br />CWCB <br /> <br />Ranking: <br /> <br />Low <br /> <br />Amount of Request: <br /> <br />$25,000 <br /> <br />Product Produced: A detailed work plan (scope of work) for a project that would convert existing <br />paper floodplain maps and studies into digital format that is consistent with the CWCB imaging project, <br />FEMA map modernization program, current and future GIS applications, and customer needs. <br /> <br />Water Planning Relationship: Growth and development across Colorado has reached <br />unprecedented levels during the past decade, with a ~ignificant amount of pressure to build residential <br />and commercial structures along riparian and floodpll\in areas. Easy access to floodplain information is <br />essential for proper planning of well-managed growthiand for reduction of flood hazards that can lead to <br />property damage and loss of life. This is a matter of statewide concern. <br /> <br />Recommendation: Staff gives this project a low recommendation for funding only because this <br />proposal may potentially be funded and executed l?Y other means or programs such as the CWCB <br />imaging project and/or FEMA. While the project iUje1f is a high priority, funding from the Severance <br />Tax Trust Fund Operational Account may not be enti~e1y necessary. <br />, <br /> <br />2. Rules & Regulations for Designation & Approval of Floodplains Revision <br /> <br />Grantee/Contractor: <br /> <br />CWCB <br /> <br />Ranking: <br /> <br />High <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Amount of Request: <br /> <br />$25,000 <br /> <br />IQ <br />