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,~ Uu183~ '.' . , July 1977 Specifications are issued for the access road to Savery dam. Local Interest High enthusiasm for construction of the Savery-Pot Hook project has been expressed by state and local interests. The savery-Little Snake Water Conservancy District was organized in September, 1959 to be the administrative and contracting agency for the reclamation features and obligations in Wyoming, and the Pot Hook Water Conservancy District was formed in June, 1960 for the same purposes in colorado. The state of Colorado through the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the Colorado River Water Conservation District, and the Pot Hook Water Conservancy District have all contributed funds to the Bureau of Reclamation to expedite the investigations. The Colorado River Water Conservation Dis- trict has also assisted the project districts in making project water right applications. Conclusions and Recommendations The greatest need for the area, in addition to a stabilized water supply for agriculture, is a dependable base for service industries and economic expansion of agricultural opportunities. With limited reservoir storage now available, the area averages about 28 percent of ideal diversion requirement, This limited water supply has prevented any agricultural expansion and has forced the area's young people to go elsewhere for work. The states of Colorado and Wyoming both agree to the need for recreational facilities in this area and have encouraged the development of water based recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement. Other benefits are erosion control and sediment deposits into the Colorado River main stream that will be controlled by the proposed flood control regulation of spring flows into the Little Snake River from Savery and Slater Creeks. The Savery-Pot Hook project area lies in a somewhat isolated section of Colorado and Wyoming. While there is great local interest and support for the project, the relatively small number of people involved have not been able to generate any great political support for their project. However, the project is sound and would contribute considerably to the economic base of the Little Snake River Valley. The President has recommended that the sum of $1,200,000 be appro- priated for FY 1977 to continue construction of the project, This amount appears to be adequate. It is therefore recommended that the Governor and the members of Colorado's congressional delegation be requested to support this appropriation. FLS:mm -5-