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<br />[, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />.' <br /> <br />00043'~ <br /> <br />r -, <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br />Following this, the program continued with remarks by Mrs. Suther- <br /> <br />land, Mr. Richard Weaver, and Mr. John Teems. We would like to <br /> <br />make the following comments on their relllllrks. <br /> <br />"~. <br /> <br />First, Mr. Weaver stated that the salts that have accumulated <br /> <br />over the years in the sump area could only be removed by irrigation <br /> <br />and would remain in that area in spite of the project. Also that <br /> <br />in order to remove or reduce the salts the water table would have <br /> <br />to be lowered and the salts then flushed. In essence we agree <br /> <br />with this statement; however adequate drainage must be afforded <br /> <br />with the flusbing process so that the salts can be carried away <br /> <br />from the area. The project would supply a means to lower the <br />water table .and with careful regulation remove the salts wi thout <br /> <br />adverse affects 00 others. Also Mr. Weaver suggested spraying <br /> <br />tbe brush instead of controlling its growth by dropping the water <br />table. The ecological affect of sucb action would be significant, <br /> <br />its affect on plants and wildlife would certainly bring strong <br /> <br />protest fro. the ecologically-oriented groups which are now cri- <br /> <br />tically reviewing all major projects ill tbe rural areas. It is <br /> <br />tbe understanding of tbe Board that most ecologically-oriented <br /> <br />groups active in Colorado are aware of this project and substantially <br /> <br />approve it. <br />