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<br />~/S Story #2 <br />Oil 1136 <br /> <br />Page 2 of2 <br /> <br />legislation could send the wrong message to the Front Range, a message that the Upper Gunnison is <br />prepared to consider transmountain diversion. <br />" It's a double-edged sword," Curry explained, <br />But in her new role as chair of the agriculture committee, Curry has an opportunity to ensure that Basin of <br />Origin legislation answers the specific concerns of Gunnison Basin water users. <br />" We could taik about how to do that so there isn't a misunderstanding by folks looking to divert water," she <br />noted, <br />At the November 22 UGRWCD meeting, citizen Ramon Reed emphasized the importance of strong Basin <br />of Origin legislation, <br />" It's the holy grail of water in Colorado:' Reed said, "If you pass something that does not have protection <br />in it, you hurt this basin:' <br />At the meeting, UGRWCD board members indicated to Curry that they support the idea of Basin of Origin <br />legislalion, but they warned her to be careful of her timing in bringing it to the table, <br />" My sense is, wait one year: said board member Ken Spann, "Earn the chips you need:' <br />UGRWCD attorney John McClow agreed, "it would be a big mistake for her to sponsor a Basin of Origin <br />bili," he said, "They're looking for it from us," <br />However, after the meeting, Curry explained that she has not yet decided how she'li handle the Basin of <br />Origin issue. <br />" I'm stili considering it," she said, With Democrats controliing both Colorado's House and Senate for the <br />first time in 30 years, she added, the rules of the game are changing and a stronger Basin of Origin bili just <br />might stand a fighting chance, <br />" I could make sure it didn't die in committee like it usualiy does," she expiained, "It's a whole different <br />political scene in Denver now." <br />In December, Curry will meet with representatives from the Department of Natural Resources in order to <br />talk about water bills that may come before the House during the 2005 legislative session, <br /> <br />http://www.crestedbuttenews.comlnews2.html <br /> <br />1 1/29/2004 <br />