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1. As to the adequacy of the local supplies below the Tri- State Dam in Nebraska to satisfy afl Nebraska demands dependent upon diversions below the Tri-State Darn. 2. As to the water use requirements of the lands dependent upon diversions by canals heading in the Whalen-Tri-State Dam section. 3. As to the position of the United States as an appropriator under state law. ,I I , I ! ! ll, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this statement of policy shall serve as a guide to counsel in the presentation of the case on behalf of Colorado but shall not preclude them from discussing other issues or from making all arguments that in their judgment will best serve the interests of the State of Colorado. , J. M. Dille seconde,d the motion for the adoption of the resolution, and after further discussion, a vote was taken and the resolution de- clared unanimously approved and adopted. The meeting recessed at 12:15 p. m. to reconvene at 2100 p. m. Afternoon Session.- October 27, 1944. The meeting reconvened and was called to order at 2:15 p. m. by Vice- Chairman Chris Wallrich. There was then presented to the Board by the Director a report respecting the creation of Region 7 by the Bureau of Reclamation. It was explained that the proposed boundaries of the new region, as tentatively approved by the Bureau of Reclamati on, did not coincide with those recommended by the Colorado Water Con- servation Board. This new region, if finally set up as proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation, would eliminate the San Luis Valley and all of Western Colorado. An explanation of what had been done to induce the Bureau to recognize the boundaries recommended by the Board was made and general discussion followed. A motion was made by J. M. Dille and seconded by El Roy Nelson that it is the sense of the Colorado Water Conservation Board that the plan, as outlined by the Board for delineation of the boundaries of Region 7,Bureau of Reclamation, is more satisfactory for the water development of the State of Colorado, and offers less administration difficulties for the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Director is authorized to restate 'the argu- ments that have been made here to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Recla- mation and ask for adoption of readjusted boundaries. Upon vote being taken, the motion was unanimously passed and de- clared ad opted. Iii It was suggested that since Commissioner Harry W. Bashore and Associate !i Commissi one r Wi lliam Warne, of the Bureau of Reclarnati on. wi 11 be in Denver to 'il! attend the annual meeting 01' the National Reclamation Association on November Iii 15-17, 1944, it would be well to have a committee made up 01' representatives from Iii the di f1'erent areas of Colorado to con1'er with these Bureau officials concerning ~ :/ , [