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<br />A major concern voiced by the water users during previous public <br />involvement meetings was the issue of whether or not water saved as a <br />result of canal and lateral lining could be used on presently irrigated <br />lands. The water users indicated that as a group they only wished to <br />consider a program whereby saved water could be used on their presently <br />irrigated lands. <br /> <br />The current studies being conducted by the Bureau analyze two options: <br />(1) The use of saved water on presently irrigated lands, and (2) The <br />water saved from system improvements would not be used on presently <br />irrigated 1ands,but would be available for nonsa1t loading uses. Studies <br />to date based on current guidelines, indicate that the cost effectiveness <br />of a program using saved water on presently irrigated lands would be much <br />less effective than a program where the saved water is not allowed to <br />increase salt loading of the Colorado River. Because of this difference, <br />use of saved water on presently irrigated lands could result in only a <br />small number of the canals being proposed for lining in order to meet <br />current cost effective guidelines. <br /> <br />A detailed public involvement program will be conducted to inform the <br />water users and concerned citizens of their options, and develop a prefer- <br />red plan. Throughout the study, the Bureau will keep the public informed <br />and answer specific questions and concerns through news releases, public <br />meetings, reports, newsletters, and informal contacts. <br /> <br />u':JC46G <br /> <br />9 <br />