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. . . . . . . '. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uncompahgre River. Montrose County is generally supportive of the project because it will offset some irrigation water charges. Delta County is generally against the project because it will cause erosion problems in the river. The selected alternative would discharge flows into the Uncompahgre just downstream of Montrose. . In order to help with their GIS problems and to address Ridgway Reservoir issues, the County is very interested in having a restudy of the FIS and subsequent DFIRMs. . Development is almost entirely in the eastern portion of the county. There has been very little growth in the western portion of the county. . Growth in the Uncompahgre Valley is occurring in areas that are within existing water districts, which is nearly the entire valley. However, not all of the streams in these areas have been mapped. The County would like all streams within the water district boundaries to be mapped. Generally, there is no development along the large gullies because they are eyesores. A list of streams that should be studied will be included in the designation report. . The County would like mapping in the western portion of the county. However, this is fairly low priority. . Canals intercept a significant amount of flood flows and convey the problems downstream. However, the problems are typically "ignored" by the canal companies. Some of the irrigation drainage laterals have been piped through the city of Montrose and affects local drainage within the city. The city will be developing a drainage master plan soon. . The County would like to establish setbacks along the floodplains. . The following information was given to Tom and Jerry regarding floodplains: . A letter from Don Geddes, PLS, 9/25/00, re: Flood Plans and Building Envelopes . Summary of AB Lateral Hydropower Project Final EIS . Article entitled "AB Lateral two decades of debate", Elaine Hale Jones, Montrose Daily Press, June 26, 2000 . A Flood Hazard Information Report for the Uncompahgre River in Montrose and Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado, prepared by the USACE Sacramento District in February 1990. . A map of current potable water districts in the Uncompahgre Valley. . A copy of a question submittal to the FEMA: MSC Comment website by Caitlin Bernier, Montrose County Land Use Department GIS Coordinator. . A copy of the Montrose County designation request letter. Field Review . The northeast portion of the county primarily consists of the Uncompahgre Valley and contributing watersheds while the southwestern portion of the valley consists of the Dolores and San Miguel Valley and contributing watersheds. The Uncompahgre Plateau separates <II>> 20f9 montrose_co _fieldrpt.doc November 13, 2000