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In addition, the Study has been performed with the aid of the U.S. Bureau <br />of Reclamation (USBR) through their Technical Assistance to States Program. <br />Their participation consisted of providing in-kind services and producing <br />certain Study products as an adjunct to the Study Team. The USBR's <br />participation included input to most of the study tasks, but concentrated on <br />the areas of: collection and analysis of hydrologic data; preparation of <br />agricultural water demand forecasts; identification and evaluation of <br />structural components; and preparing environmental evaluations of components <br />and plans. It has been the Authority's responsibility to promote coordination <br />between HDR and the USBR as well as to make final decisions regarding the <br />Study direction after considering input from Study sponsors, committees, and <br />the general public. <br />1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVE <br />The objective of this Study was to identify and evaluate water resource <br />management plans to enhance the water-based economy of the Study Area in an <br />environmentally sound manner, Both structural and non-structural components <br />have been examined. The purpose of the structural measures (such as dams, <br />pipelines, and tunnels) is to develop additional water supplies consistent <br />with the in-basin needs and the State's compact entitlements. The purpose of <br />non-structural measures (such as enhanced water management through water <br />exchange, reuse, and conservation) is to obtain greater enyironmental and <br />economic benefits from the existing resource base. <br />Given the apparent inability of recreational and agricultural water users <br />to pay for additional water development, other sources of revenue> including <br />hydropower generation and potential out-of-basin water sales, were evaluated. <br />This was done to identify very general options which, when combined with the <br />preferred in-basin development plan, would result in a more comprehensive <br />project with enhanced financial attractiveness. These options may require <br />participation from electrical power entities or east slope water suppliers. <br />This study has not speculated on the specific institutional relationships that <br />might be involved. If these entities pursue a cooperative approach to project <br />1-2 <br />