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~r 7/~ I=e/(p -9V Bureau to cl!SC~Ss proposed -- -- - , - '-- changes in Gtinnison.~i1ows Sentinel .ta11 A series of public meetings has been schedu'1ed by the U,S, Bureau of Reclama. tion to discuss proposed changes to water flows in the Gunnison River, The changes have been proposed by the U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service to study pos. sible changes in operation of the Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project to protect endangered fish habitat downstream, Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River , Drive. A second public meeting is set from 7 to 10 p,m. Thursday in Gunnison at the Dis- , trict Court Room, 200 East Virginia. Tbe final meeting is scheduled from 7 to 10 p,m, Tuesday in Grand Junction in the Boettcher Room at Mesa State College, The meetings will address two related proposals, including a fish ladder around the Red/ands Diversion Dam and the Taylor Park Water Management Agreement. The plan would affect flows from the three dams -Blue Mesa. Morrow Point and Crystal- comprising the Aspinall Unit. The proposed changes could mean a return to water.supply conditions tbat existed prior to construction of the dams. Changes in flow operation could result in increased water rigbts administration in the Gunnison River basin, The first meeting will be from 7 to 10 tonight in Delta at the Bill Heddlcs The proposed fish ladder would allow endangered Colorado squawfish and razor.. back suckers to bypass the dam and migrate to historic areas of the lower Gunnison Riv- er, The Taylor Park agreement would pro- tect existing fisb, wildlife, recreational and agricultural uses in the upper Gunnison, basin. . Public comment is welcome. For more information, call Jone Wright at the Bureau of Reclamation, 248-0636.