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. . 0, SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO tt N ~ Water Conservancy District MANAGER'S REPORT December 19, 1967 to January 16, 1968 December 19, 1967: Attended a meeting of the Joint Committee of CACI-COCF in Denver, to hear reports from representatives of the Public Service Company of Colorado regarding programs they have underway to "harmonize" their new power lines with the natural environment. This Committee is composed of representatives from business and industry, as well as the Conservation groups, to perfect ways in which both agencies can work together rather than in opposite directions as has been the case in the past. The Public Service Program is an excellent example of the type of cooperation that can be obtained, and Officials from the Company stated that although the painting of new metal power lines is more expensive than putting them in in their natural state, they are willing to do it if it will assist in maintaining the environment of the landscape. That evening I was privileged to be able to install the Officers of the Masonic Lodges in Colorado Springs, and again was afforded the op- portunity to discuss, informally, the work of the Southeastern Colorado Water Con- servancy District,with gentlemen who might not otherwise be afforded the opportunity to discuss this matter. December 21, 1967: Attended a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District and that evening was privileged to have the op- portunity to install the Officers of the Masonic Lodges in the Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, and Fountain Valley area. This again afforded me an opportunity to discuss the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District with men from the Pikes Peak region who might otherwise have not had the opportunity to discuss our activities in detail. December 22, 1967: Participated in informal meetings in Denver relative to the forth- coming Legislative Session. A wide variety of activities were discussed including matters relating to water, taxation, and special programs. December 27, 1967: Met with Project Manager James Ogilvie to discuss the Lamar request, pl'ogress on the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, and preliminary matters related to the Water Allocation Program, Jim and I developed the "check list" re- garding the Lamar Program which was distributed to the members of the Board of Directors. December 28, 1967: Met with President Sid Nichols in his office in Colorado Springs, to discuss the Lamar request and other items, and also to prepare a preliminary