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<br />(Slide) In addition to the authorized eoneept, return flows in Navajo <br />Wash in the Towaoc area on the Indian reservation, are being looked <br />at, proposed reservoirs are being considered. One of them we are <br />looking at right now, is the proposed Navajo Wash reservoir. It <br />could be dual-purpose, irrigation, recreation. Project investigations I <br />have been expanded into consideration of additional water producers. <br /> <br />(Slide) This is a bar graph showing the timetable very briefly on a <br />calendar year basis for the Dolores project. Advance planning has <br />started, coming along in 1974 with the definite plan report. Prior <br />to that, we will have information necessary to start the repayment <br />contract negotiations, allocation of project water, and prior to <br />that, a budget will be submitted in 1973, to start construction in <br />1975. Initial water in 1980, and continuing on to completion in <br />1983. We'll go on to the next project. Let's take the problems here <br />on this one first. <br /> <br />Mr. Kuiper: What was the increase in cost as the result of going to <br />sprinklers. at this time? <br /> <br />Mr. Wiscombe: We haven't got details out. I would estimate at about <br />5 to 7 million dollars. We have also had some savings here in the <br />plan. We think we can consolidate the land, reduce some of the <br />lateral problems where there is an offset in costs in addition to <br />the increase in costs going to the provider. <br /> <br />Mr. Sparks mentioned that we have a letter writing campaign going on <br />about the white water boating on the Dolores River. Let's take a <br />look at the Dolores River, just for a moment. (Slide) This is the <br />Paradox Valley area. This area between Dolores and Bedrock as we <br />understand, is what is under concern. We appreciate the concern for <br />the boating in this area. The project will have no effect on up- <br />stream boating. The project can benefit boating below McPhee dam. <br />There is a road that runs below the Dove Creek pumping plant, but <br />stopping here is another problem. Other than that, the river is only <br />accessible by walking or boating. <br /> <br />(Slide) Let's take a look at what these models turn out to be. Land <br />that's 39 percent BLM, forest Service. and private which come from <br />the headwaters downriver access from the sea to Bedrock, which we <br />will be talking about in detail. There's 12 miles access here. It <br />is rather inaccessible. It is beautiful desert. scenic country. <br />Let's see what we can do about it. <br /> <br />-I <br /> <br />(Slide) The BLM has prepared a preliminary report on the Dolores River. <br /> <br />-17- <br />