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<br />'9 <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />transportation losses. We need greater ability for the administration of water rights <br />delivery while meeting Compact obligations. <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />Riparian restoration. Reparation of the riparian ecosystem would allow for better <br />ecological services: reduction of risk of flooding, absorption of water for storage and late <br />season deliveries, enhanced habitat for biodiversity augmentation of biodiversity, <br />streambank stability for protection of property and irrigation structures. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />Immediate issues. Debris is currently clogging the channel in some areas. Release of <br />debris during high water endangers property, irrigation structures and ditches, <br />streambanks, and habitat. Flooding events will increase. Housing development close to <br />the river must be addressed. <br /> <br />4. <br /> <br />Because the river is out-of-balance, the risk of flooding on both large and local scales is <br />enhanced. In 1995, a 5-year frequency high flow created the potential for serious <br />flooding. The release of waters into productive agricultural and recreational land saved <br />many Valley properties. Care of the river via 1-3 above will reduce flooding potential. <br /> <br />With the reparation of the Rio Grande other benefits will incur. Flexibility of administration and <br />management of the Closed Basin Project is an example. We would not have to produce water for <br />Compact obligations during period of high flow; thus allowing more water for late season flows <br />for downstream aquatic and riparian health. Flexibility would exist to meet Compact obligations <br />when SNO- TEL forecasts are inadequate. <br /> <br />Plannin~ Study Outline <br /> <br />1. Build a Local, Detailed GIS Database To Complement & Be Compatible With A Regional <br />GIS Database For Better Comprehensive River Management. <br /> <br />II. Identify Areas and Causes of River Instability. <br /> <br />III. <br /> <br />Examine Other River Issues. <br />A. Describe and Evaluate Alternative Methods, Including Local Inventory of <br />Conditions, for Flood Control. Data Will Be Prepared in RGDSS to Assist in this <br />Evaluation. <br />B. Identify Areas of High Flood Hazard. <br />C. Identify Habitat and Recreation Concerns. <br />D. Identify Existing Infrastructure at Risk. <br />E. Clarify Regulatory Requirements. <br />F. Identification of Water Quality Issues for Specific Locations. <br />G. Develop Alternatives for funding entire project. <br /> <br />2 <br />