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<br />1-. <br /> <br />~ ~ t .. <br />~i. '".t~.L rJ <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />1974). Such measures prevent or limit new construction- <br />especially multiple unit dwellings(f.lcKee and Rice, 1974). <br />Conversely, the installation of adequate sewerR has <br />allowed many a community to expand rapidly(McKee and <br />Rice, 1974). <br /> <br />The availability of Project water in rural areas for <br />both irrigation and industrial us.e may encourage people <br />to remain. Between 1960 and 1970, the counties in the <br />Valley east of the city of Pueblo have experienced <br />a population decline because mechanization led to 8 decline <br />in agricultural employment(Colorado Land Use Commision, <br />undated). Among the land use concerns of this region <br />is the need for water(Colorado Land Use Commission, <br />undated). Usually the availability of additional water <br />in rural areas has decreased the rate of outward <br />migration from a region. Water helps intensify agricultural <br />productivity per acre, enables diversity in crop production <br />and restores the economic viability of small farm units <br />so individuals can sustain their agricultural livelihood. <br />It appears Project water can assist the Colorado Land <br />Use CO\l\1\\ission realize its oblective to "encourage and <br />increase growth in the High Plains and South Central <br />Regions"(Colorado Land Use Commision, undated) of which <br />the Arkansas Valle~ is a part. <br /> <br />IV-50 <br />