WSP00073

• File Number: 8277.400.200
• Description: Lower Virgin River Project
• State: NV
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 12/1/1976
• Author: USDA Soil Conservati
• Title: USDA Study Plan for The Virgin River Unit
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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INTRODUCTION

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OBJECTIVES .

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY UNIT

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Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Present Land and Water Use and Management

Socioeconomic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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STATUS OF WATER AND RELATED LAND RESOURCE PROGRAMS

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USDA Programs and Projects ., . .
Other Agency Programs and Projects

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PROBLEMS, NEEDS AND POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVEMENT

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Salinity Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irrigation Systems and Management. . . . .
Watershed Erosion Problems and Treatment Oppor-
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Socioeconomic, Institutional, Environmental
Assessments . . . . .

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VI. IMPLEMENTATION OPPORTUNITIES

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VII. MAJOR ELEMENTS OF TIlE STUDY

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VIII. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conservation Districts

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USDI and Other Federal, State and Local

ADMINISTRATION OF STUDY

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Arrangements for Coordination
Public Information and Involvement
Description of Work Items . . . . .
Schedule of Activities, Funding, and Staffing
Final Report Outline
Progress Reports

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