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I I 1523 Subsequent correspondence with Mr. Sparks advised us that Messrs. McClellan and Kuiper are now engaged in the work required to make the necessary background data available to the Commission. Whenever, in the judgment of your Director, the. time is appropriate for the Investigation Commission to com- mence consideration of this problem, please be advised that we will be ready to give such assistance as may be deemed necessary. As the Board members undoubtedly recall, I complimented you for, and expressed hope that you would continue, the practice of meeting in various localities throughout the State. At the same time, I sincerely believe that those of us interested in the work of the Board should make every effort to meet with you in the localities of your choosing. Since I do not wish to be con- spicuous by absence from your Craig meeting, may I explain that the reason is three-fold: (1) the Investigation Commission has nothing of an urgent nature to report at this time; (2) absence from my own office due to recent surgery has created a backlog which requires attention, and (3) travel to Craig is more than r have been advised to attempt for the next few weeks. Respectfully yours, /s/ J. R. BARKLEY J. R. Barkley, Chairman Colorado Water Investigation Commission In regard to the report from Mr. Larson, in the memorandum from Larry to the Board dated June 23rd, the appropriations for investiga- tion were seriously curtailed, and he recom- mended, in order to complete these investiga- . tions, that the State contribute on a coopera- tive basis, the following appropriations: Rio Grande Salvage Project Fruitland Mesa & Bostwick Park San Miguel Project $ 10,000 30,000 22,000 MR. SPARKS: and I think the first order of the Board would be to act on these recommendations. Larry, will you give us a report on this?" "Our funds, as you know, are not suffi- cient to take up the slack that has been occasioned by the cut in the Federal appro- priations to the Bureau. The final appropria- tion bill has not passed the Congress but in its present form it would seriously curtail the general investigation and advance plan- ning funds. Region 4 has been cut in excess of $200,000.