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<br />" . <br /> <br />Felix L. Spar),,, <br />February S, 1977 <br />Page Three <br /> <br />4. <br /> <br />Irrigation Canals <br /> <br />., <br />:h <br />_. <br />~r <br /> <br />Canals, in many cases, run perpendictilar to natural <br />flows) and therefore, act as dams, and; in some <br />Qases ~anals use portions of existing drainage ways <br />to car~y irrigation waters, therefore; decreasing the <br />carrying capacity of such drainage~ays for flood~aters. <br />Thus, it is recommended that the study cover irriRation <br />ditch effects on drainage patterns and methods of <br />minimizing problem areas. The Mead Lateral-Eaton Draw <br />draipage is recommended as a study example regarding <br />this subject. <br /> <br />In addition to the ahove four subjects for. study, it is recommended <br />that the Corps proposal set forth methods of implementing alterna- <br />tive means of controlling adverse impacts and consequences of <br />basin activities as they relate to potential flooding on the <br />Poudre River floOdplain. Weld County staff personnel feel that <br />the above subjects should definitely be included in the scope of <br />study of the proposed Corps'project. <br /> <br />During the approximate two-year study period, we would expect to <br />participate in'the study by providing input data and monitoring <br />results. The ~tndy proposal is of great interest to us if it <br />includes the siibject areas noted above. We hope you share our <br />interests and will forward this letter to the Corps of Engineers <br />along with a f~vorable recommendation. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~Nd' ,.,..~2;"'~r:.;(f <br /> <br />June Steinmark, Chairman <br />Board of County Commissioners <br /> <br />copy to: Karl Koffman <br />Corps of Engineers, Omaha District <br />215 N. 17th Street <br />Omaha, Nebraska 68102 <br />" <br /> <br />.- 1'"._~. <br />