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Multipurpose dams and reservoirs in the Cache la Poudre River and St. Vrain Creek basins and adjacent areas, plus better water management practices and consolidated facili- ties, would provide more municipal and indus- trial water supplies for the communities located along the east slope of the Front Range. Possible integration of colorado-Big Thompson water and newly-developed water will be studied. The return flows from the in- creased municipal and industrial water supply will also enhance downstream irrigation sup- plies. I , All proposed developments will be fully coordinated with all other phases of the Colo- rado environment. Environment - we hear that word quite regularly. Recreation and fishing enhancement, water quality protection, and flood control will be coordinated. In recent years, flooding in this area has caused wide- spread damage. The water rights of all parties will be considered and the hydrologic investi- gations will be integrated with others in the South Platte River Basin. The feasibility report is scheduled for completion in FY 1974. Another study which I might also mention and which is just about to get under way, is a reconnaissance investigation to develop a Colorado State Water Plan. This will be a joint effort as far as the Bureau is con- cerned of the three regions which represent Colorado, Region 4 in Salt Lake and Region 5 in Amarillo will work with Region 7 on ,this, along with the State of Colorado itself. The rapidly expanding demands for munici- pal and industrial water supplies on the I eastern slope pose a threat to the supplies now available for irrigation. Many needs, which could be served by multipurpose devel- opment. naw 9" nn,ati.'i.d. Flnnd prntention .. and improved drainage are needed in many areas. Additional recreation facilities and