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.J.JI'U of course, the main embankments, over at the right is the spillway, then towards the cen- ter we have the inlet channel and the inlet works up a1:>ove the dam embankment, and down below the dam the outlet works. The initial contract will consist of the outlet works which are constructed through what will be the dam embankment, together with the intake tower upstream. You will notice on the chart also the relocation of the Colorado and wyoming Railroad which will be a part of the project. I The next slide will indicate, in general terms, the various construction phases. Re- locations involve both roads and the railroad, power and telephone lines, and several cemeter- ies involving a total of about !,200 graves. The other physical features include the outlet works as a single contract; the embankment and spillway as another separate contract; project roads; recreational facilities; and then buildings, grounds and utilities. Now the construction schedule, of course, will 1:>e determined upon funding. As !1r. Saunders indicated, the budget which is now before Congress contains an item of $1 million for fiscal '68. I noted in last night's Denver post that Mr. Evans had testified in support of that increased amount. But it is difficult at this time to predict a firm schedule until we see what actually comes out in the F.y.'68 Appropriations Act. May we have the next slide please? This slide portrays the real estate acquisition in a rather dull green and then in a brighter green the areas which are scheduled to be developed for recreational use and for access. I In accordance with normal real estate acquisi- tion policy of the corps, we will acquire fee title for all lands which are needed for con- struction, operation and maintenance of the project, including these public use recrea- tional areas. Then we will obtain easements for those lands which are in remote areas above