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.) existing channel capacity and sediment effects; the USGS, groundwater/surface water interaction, The CWCB opened bids for a mapping contract for the upper reach in November 1997. The upper reach study will begin in April 1998, when the lower reach is completed, 4, Section 1135. The 1986 Water Resources Development Act authorized the review of completed,,",water resources projects to implement modifications which improve the quality of the environment. Albuquerque District currently is pursuing two Section 1135 projects in the Arkansas River Basin. A feasibility study evaluating habitat improvements to Lake Hasty, immediately below John Martin Dam, proposes to route 5 to 8 cfs through the lake when irrigation releases are being made from the dam to improve aquatic conditions, The draft feasibility report should be available in January 1998, A second feasibility study is proposed to begin in FY98 which will investigate restoring 10 acres of marsh and 30 acres of riparian forest in the floodway of Fountain Creek at Pueblo. Also during FY98, an initial appraisal study for additional marsh restoration in the Arkansas River Basin is anticipated in coordination with the Colorado Wetland Initiative. 5, Continuina Authorities Proaram. Under Section 14 of the 1946 Flood Control Act, as amended, the Corps of Engineers provides emergency streambank protection works to prevent damage to public facilities. Up to $500,000 in Federal funds can be spent for each project, Under our Section 205 authority, small flood control projects may be constructed with a maximum Federal contribution of $5,000,000, The non-federal sponsor, under both of these authorities, must contribute 35% of the cost for these projects. This program is available to communities, flood control organizations, and other governing entities, Those having a need for this program should contact the U,S, Army Corps of Engineers, Formulation Section, 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109, telephone (505) 342-3348. To date, no studies have been requested in the Arkansas Basin for 1997, 6, Flood Plain Manaaement Services. The objective of the flood plain management services program is to support comprehensive flood plain management planning with technical services and planning guidance at all appropriate governmental levels. This is intended to encourage and to guide local governments toward prudent use of our nation's flood plains, Services available include: help in interpretation and evaluation of basic flood hazard data; guidance in preparation of 2 1638 --,., ----..--" --~