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IV-7 , Minimum stream flows would occur during the winter months and peak flows would occur during the spring snowmelt runoff period. During some cold winters, it is possible that flow might cease completely for short periods. RECOMMENDATIDN ON WATER RESOURCES If the Proposed project does move into the implementation state, we recommend: * Retain a qualified water attorney to advise on legal questions and con- straints. A new municipal water right should be applied for immediately in both the Rock and Willow Creek Basins. * As soon as the necessary finances become available, the Speer Water Line Right should be acquired for use by the District. The full 0.4 CFS of this , right should be protected for potential future use. * Prepare a detailed hydrological water right analysis for the St. Vrain Creek and the South Platte River to the State Line to determine downstream water demand in respect to time and location. * Downstream senior direct flow water rights and storage rights should be examined for potential acquisition. The direct flow water right should have an appropriation date in the 1860's and an adjudication in lH82 (first adjudication). For the pre.ent water demands with a central sewage collection system, the rate of flow should be about 0.25 cfs, assuming 60% can be transferred. If a septic system continues to be used, the direct flow amount could increase to about 0.50 cfs in combin- ation with about 10 af of firm winter storage release water. The direct flow and storage water requirement, could eventually be either larger or smaller, dependent upon an analysis of the return flow characteristics of the septic systems. All these values will be proportionately higher with population growth. In the transfer proceedings flexibility should be maintained so that varying direct flow amounts may be diverted depending upon the type of wastewater manage~ent system employed. * Monitor and be prepared to protest any petitions to expand the usage or transfer senior water rights to Willow Creek by any other entities. * Install at least one flow measuring weir on Willow Creek to be maintained through the winter. Readings should be made at least once weekly. * Implement other aspects of the water resources strategy.