WSPC07505

• File Number: 8040.950
• Description: Section D General Studies - General Water Studies
• State: CO
• Basin: Statewide
• Date: 4/30/1982
• Title: High Plains Study - Six-State High Plains Study Recommendations - With Response
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

REVIEW COpy
SUBJECT TO REVISION

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Energy

1. Conduct research and demonstration projects for the development and use
of wind, solar, biomass, photovoltaic, gasahol, and vegetable oils as sources
of energy . for pumping water and performing other jobS on irrigation and
dryland farms in the High Plains Region.

2. Demonstrate the use of on-farm energy auditing to increase energy effi-
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Legal and Institutional

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1. Establish and operate a technical advisory committee in each High Plains
State to guide, direct, and coordinate research, demonstration, education,
and technical assistance programs for improving water use efficiency and
water conservation in the High Plains Region of each state.

2. Provide tax incentives for installation and use of water conservation equip-
ment and farm management systems.

3. Provide long-term sources of financing at comparatively attractive interest
rates for the purchase and use of water conservation equipment.

4. Evaluate existing laws and where relevant and appropriate amend or enact
laws to accomplish better management and more efficient use of ground
water in each respective High Plains State.

5. Establish a federal-state-Iocal organization for evaluation, consideration,
and consultation regarding the political, economic, and environmental factors
of potential alternative interstate water transport plans.

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