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'" ~;;;.~ approval for initiation of construction has yet been given at the Secretarial level. Both projects are being further delayed by a series of nitpicking requirements that has not been characteristic of other reclamation projects. Whether or not these additional requirements are in the nature of adversary actions cannot be determined at this time. In view of the antagonistic attitude of the President to further water resource development and the inability of Congress to deal with the problem, it is entirely possible that neither the Dallas Creek or Dolores projects will ever be constructed as long as the present admin- istration is in power. In any event, it is impossible at this time to plan ground breaking ceremonies for either project. . The two projects are also getting the continued attention of at least three environmental organizations. The Environmental Defense Fund, Trout Unlimited and the Wilderness Society have written a joint letter to the Corps of Engineers requesting that the Corps refuse to grant construction permits for the Dallas Creek and Dolores projects. It remains to be seen as to whether or not a few environmental organi- zations can dictate the future of Colorado. We believe that a strong counterattack should be launched against the largely anonymous people who seek to destroy the economic base of this state. Since these organizations appear to-have unlimited finances, we believe that investigation should be made to publicize the source of financing for these organizations. We believe that it is important to determine whether the major source of funding is from Colorado citizens and companies, or from outside sources, or both. 3. Governor's Drought Survey. The Governor has planned a two-day survey of Colorado West and the San Luis Valley for July 11 and 12. The objectives of the trip are as .follows: a. To examine drought impact on Colorado communities. b. To meet with area residents to discuss the effectiveness of drought relief programs and to determine drought related needs not being addressed. c. To obtain information needed prior to considering requesting Presidential consideration of an extension of the drought relief program. d. To obtain public input to legislative actions for relief programs. During the trip, the Governor will tour most of the major reservoirs in the area by air. A public meeting has been scheduled for Craig at 10:30 a.m. on July 11 and a ground survey will be conducted in the Meeker area later that afternoon. A public meeting will be held in Grand Junction at 7:30 p.m. on that date. On the following day, to wit, July 12, 1977, a public meeting will be held in Cortez starting at 10:30 a.m. At 2:15 p.m. on the same date, a public meeting will be held in A1amosa. FLS :mm Enclosure Memorandum ~ 43?-3- July 1, 1977