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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II il ri C '? 3 ;) Due to its location in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, it is highly unlikely that the Flat Tops Project could ever be con- structed as presently conceived. It appears that either or both of the diversions and storage projects in the CRWCD Diversion and Storage Project, along with the Rangely Project, would most likely be developed as alternate points of diversion and storage for the Flat Tops Project rights. The Yellow Jacket Project, as originally proposed and decreed would be developed to supply water primarily for municipal and in- dustrial uses and for the irrigation of lands in the vicinity of Meeker. It is considered a feasible project, but continues to be involved in environmental controversies. Therefore, it is diffi- cult to predict when and in what configuration that project will be authorized. It appears that the Yellow Jacket Project might eventually be constructed more nearly along the concepts of the Multiple Purpose Objective (MOP) Compromise Alternative, perhaps by the year 2020 (12). The projects in the Yampa River drainage basin may eventually be constructed, although there is considerable environmental op- position to them. The water impounded could be used for irrigation, municipal, and industrial uses near Rangely. The expense of pur- chase and transport of the water 35 or more miles to the Rangely area would be excessive. To summarize the alternative projects listed here, all pro- jects in the Piceance Creek basin are proposed to develop and supply water to the oil shale industry, will have little return flow to the White River basin system, and might not have water available for other uses. Those outside the Piceance Creek basin, including the V II I-6 ;j , <-. >I "..- _i~i.~t