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MWSI Project Interruptible Supply Framework Report - DRAFT August 21. 1995 9. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY I. For situations where conjunctive use schemes could be considered, perform a general economic analysis comparing the two alternatives. taking conveyance costs of both alternatives into account. Include an economic analysis from the perspective of the agricultural community. In addition. perform a frequency analysis to determine how often an option would need to be exercised in order to meet the objectives of the municipality. (Note that on an individual basis, exercising an option frequently may violate the basic premise of minimizing the impact to agriculture, The pooling of resources, however, as discussed below, may help alleviate this problem,) 2, Explore the notion of having a unifying organization to represent multiple agricultural interests, Identify any statutory authority to allow for a group of water rights holders to be represented by a single entity. This entity would implement innovative water management schemes to allow for flexibility in meeting ISC obligations. Determine if any existing organizations, such as water user's associations and conservancy districts can play this role jilld if so, identify additional information and resources required by these organizations to play this role. 3, Explore in more detail possible legal arrangements. such as temporary substitute supply agreements for setting up interruptible supply contracts, 4. Determine the need and applicability for setting up an impartial, third-party funding source for the agricultural community, Identify possible funding sources and current programs which might help reduce the discrepancy in resources between agriculture and municipal entities. Hydrosphere Resource Consultants 24