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<br />~:~ <br />"'1 <br />:~ <br /> <br />-( <br />J <br /> <br />The comparatively low values received for products <br />has resulted in very unfavorable economic con- <br />ditions generally over the area. <br />Briefly, it might be well to summarize some things <br />that may be done to combat the inevitable conse- <br />quences of extended dry cycles. <br />First-The necessity of larger storage facilities <br />for the valley for carryover from wet to dry periods, <br />providing river regulation and making for more eco- <br />nomical use of water. <br />Second-Construction of the Sump Drain, with <br />proper sweetening of this water, if necessary, by <br />use of large artesian well inflow along its course. <br />Third-It may be practical to supplement the <br />sUPFly by construction of the long-talked-of Wemi- <br />nuche Transmountain Diversion. <br /> <br />Fourth-Channel improvement of all streams, i. e., <br />straightening, removal of vegetation of all kinds, <br /> <br />'::~ <br />{~ <br />.' <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />:~ <br /> <br />with continuous vigilance forever after on mainten- <br />ance. <br /> <br />Fifth-A better knowledge of each individual <br />water user as to the analysis of the soil and its <br />actual moisture needs prior to application to the <br />soil of water. <br /> <br />Sixth-More leveling of land. <br /> <br />Seventh-Better regulation of all pumping for ir- <br />rigation as to proper construction of wells; hap- <br />hazard well construction can prove a serious menace <br />especially in the San Luis Valley. <br /> <br />Finally, we are quite well agreed, I am Sure. <br />that only natural forces can bdng back a nomal <br />water supply to our lands, and until that time we <br />must profit hom expedences of the past, make the <br />most economical use of the present, and plan for <br />the future. <br /> <br />"' , t"'.~ .." <br />o ~I ;:;; ... l~ ~ 13 <br />