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Table 2 above shows that the summer and winter recommendation of 1.5 cfs is available year- round. Precipitation Data Staff reviewed local precipitation data sets from 2 different sites located around the Salt Creek Drainage (see Precipitation Data in Appendix C). These sites include Basalt and Glenwood Springs. Table 3 shows the water year and the percent of average precipitation recorded at each site. Table 3: Precipitation Data as a percentage of Average. YEAR 0 verage 0 verage 1950 52% No Data 1951 138% No Data 1952 1.20% No Data 1953 102% No Data 1954 103% No Data 1955 77% No Data 1965 87% No Data 1966 51% 86% 1967 71% 106% 1968 76% 93% 1969 128% 116% 1970 140% 100% 1971 116% 99% 1972 92% No Data Average 97% 100% Glenwood Springs o/cA Basalt o/cA Table 3 shows a slight variation of precipitation between the two precipitation sites. It is staffs opinion that the 12 years of stream-flow data analyzed is representative of average water-years. Existing Water Right Information Staff has analyzed the water rights tabulation and consulted with the Division Engineer Office (DEO) to identify any potential water availability problems. There are several decreed surface diversions located on Salt Creek. The Hashberger Ditch is the senior calling right on Salt Creek and should call at least 2.6 cfs through the proposed instream flow reach when water is available. However, after discussing the above water availability analysis with the DEO and taking into account the existing diversion records and field discharge measurement, the summer/winter recommendation of 1.5 cfs was reduced to 0.75 cfs. Based on this analysis staff has determined that water is available for appropriation on Salt Creek, from Kelly Creek to Hashberger Ditch Headgate, to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree without limiting or foreclosing the exercise of valid existing water rights. - 5 -