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I I 43 "Four Mile and Turkey Creek Lake~: "It will be noted that in the report of July 3, 1945 there is an indication of an over~lapping between the Four Mile and Turkey Creek, and, the Dutton Park Projeots. Further study may determine that due to the l{mited drainage area that would supply the water to Four Mile and Turkey Creek Lekes no water would be available for the Dutton Park area. Therefore, we went to list only 6.000 acres for supplemental water and 13,000 acres of new. farming and pasture land. The proposed development requires the enlargement of the Lakes as well as the existing ditches. "Dutton Perk, "This project could end would be serviced by canals and possibly a small reservoir in the O'Neal Perk Project which is now listed by the Bureau of Reclamation. "Buckles _ Harris Lekes, "This project would require new dams to increase the capacity of the Lakes; and the enlargement of existing ditches and some new, ditche~. This project would probably serve only pert of the land in Coyote Park and should be considered in case the Dulce-Chama-Navajo Project listed by the Bureau of Reclamation never materializes." Respeotfully submitted, The Southwestern Water Conservation District. By D. W. SEKTON Secty. Dwsl CC E. O. Larson, Salt Lake City, Utah John J. Hedderman, Durango, Colorado Judge John B. O'Rourke, Durango, Colorado Dailey W. Hott, Pagosa Springs, ColoradO Archie B. Toner, Fort Collins, Colorado" It was agreed that the statement of the Southwestern Water Conservation District be made a part of the record. Thereupon, the Director read a letter from E. O. Larson, Director, Region 4, Bureau of Reclamation, concerning proposed developments in Southv~stern Colorado. It was suggested that we take up the Patterson statement and all those present, representing various water interests over the state, be called upon to offer any further statement they cared to 'make. This procedure was followed with these results: