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~v~o in western Colorado is in general routine and not much different from our previous reports. The definite plan investigation for Silt project is still in the preliminary stage. We are studying a number -of plan formulation, drainage, and design problems, but have not as yet had time to reach final conclusions. I Start of designs and estimates for features on Fruitland Mesa and Bostwick Park projects have been await- _ing completion of water supply studies and a selection of the scale of " development. The water supply appendixes are now completed and work on the remaining phases of the investiga- tion have been stepped up. Our problem on Fruitland Mesa project is whether Class 4P land can be included. We have been cooperating with the City of Montrose in studying the Bostwick Park project as a source of municipal and indus- trial water. A contract was awarded in October for topographic mapping of potential canal lines on West Divide project. A field inspection of flood damage along the Un- compahgre River was made by the Corps of Engineers. We are supplying the Corps with studies and data they will need for a determination of flood control benefits to be associated with the potential Dallas Creek project. We are also coop- erating with the Corps of Engineers on flood control matters ,on Dolores and Florida projects. Field work for the detailed land classification of lands to be included in the Dolores project is essentially complete. The general development plan for the project can be concluded as soon as definite acreage figures are avail- able. Comparative cost estimates were completed for con- crete dam structures at the Teft site on the Animas River and the Purgatory site on Cascade Creek, which tentatively indicate an appreciable cost savings in the use of the Purga- tory Dam site for the Animas-La Plata project. We understand that Department of Agriculture's work is progressing very satisfactorily and on schedule. I