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TARGET REMOVAL GOALS .- ~,.; ~ Salinity control targets are evaluated and updated every three years by aD Reclamation in cooperation with the basin states and reported in the Salinity Forum's report titled "Triennial Review of the Water Quality Standards for Salinity, Colorado River System." The targets are used to evaluate the effectiveness of plans to control salinity and maintain the salinity standards. The rate of program implementation then'is adjusted to match the projected need. Table 1 summarizes the projected salt load reduction targets, subtracts completed projects through 1995, and projects the amount of funding needed to implement the balance of additional salinity control needed. The table assumes that salinity control can be implemented at an average rate of $50 per ton, beyond 1995. As can be seen by the results of the analysis, annual expenditures for the entire salinity program needs to be maintained at about $22.5 million per year for the next 5 yeare to maintain the standards through the year 2000. This funding will potentially come through the BLM, Reclamation, and the Department of Agriculture programs. Table 1.-- Basinwide Salinity Reduction Targets and Funding Requirements to Maintain the Water Quality Standards for the Colorado River -- combine Goals and Funding Requirements for BLM, BOR, and USDA programs. Total Annual Reduction Expenditure Target Completed Balance Needed to Year (tons) (tons) (tons) Meet Targets 1990 180,000 183,500 -3,500 $39,375,000 1995 519,000 517,000 2,000 $42,375,000 2000 697,000 517,000 180,000 $22,500,000 2005 843,000 517,000 326,000 $20,375,000 2010 1,104,000 517,000 587,000 $24,458,333 " I 1990 and 1995 expend~ture needs" used cost effect~veness of $70 per ton 2000 through 2010 cost effectiveness assumed to improve to $50 per ton 20