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.... , ancillary facilities could be .~ocated in an area not occupied by sharp-tailed grouse or construction periods could be scheduled to avoid the bird's breeding season. Revegetation of disturbed areas with native plant species following construction would encourage the grouse to remain in the area. These mitigstion methods would not be expected to add to the cost of developing a well field. Institutional Issues Several institutional issues associated with nontributary ground water development have been clarified with passage of Senate bill 5. One of the potential issues is implied consent. A city or.district may now declare by ordinance or resolution that nontributary ground water is being included in its system. As long as water service is reason- ably available to the affected landowners, consent will be given. It ahould be noted that there are numerous exceptions for prior convey- ances or reservations of ground water and prior decrees or permits. The city to be served may have to annex the land to obtain implied consent. This would not be possible for Denver based on the Poundstone Amendment which restricts Denver's ability to annex land. Annexation would also be difficult for other cities. Senate bill 5 generally provides further clarification of Senate bill 213 in that it recognizes the finite nature of nontributary ground water; allows economic development, providing surface streams are protected; and establishes a policy of voluntary conservation. PROJECTS OF OTHER WATER PROVIDERS Several Denver metropolitan area water providers are proceeding with plans to independently develop supplemental water supplies. Projects of other water providers describes water sources that could be implemented to meet increased future water demands of the Denver metro- politan area. These water sources involve developing additional safe yield by enlargement of existing reservoirs, developing new storage, 36