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ApPENDIX 1 ISSUES OF ALLOCATIONS: RECONCILING SUPPLY WITH DEMAND DAVID GUY CALIFORNIA FARM BUReAU FEDERATION SACRAMENTO, CA In the long-term, the important relationship between avail- able water supplies and demands is the single most impor- tant issue on the river. vVe have grave concerns with the existing policy in the Colorado River Basin where local jurisdictions can approve new demands on water, and then the water purveyor for that area is forced to secure a water supply to meet these demands, irrespective of the impacts on other existing users and areas of origin throughout the basin. It is our belief that there must be an adequate water supply prior to the approval of new demands on the river. It may be interesting to note that we are currently sponsor- ing legislation in California to address this issue throughout California, It is possible that this concept may also have some applicability to the Colorado River in the future. Otherwise burgeoning urban areas will continue to expand without an adequate water supply. J.e. LATHAM ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT PHOENIX, AZ Many areas along the river are becoming developed with both permanent and vacation homes. The population is becoming more affiuent, this means that there is more demand for services and utilities. The increased development and population is putting more demand on the natural resources; thereby the population is encroaching into uninhabited areas. TOM LINCOLN E30R, ARIZONA PROJECTS OFFICE PHOENIX, AZ Despite the stated mission of Grand Canyon Trust, I was surprised to see no reference to the cultural environment. An anthropological perspective should be emphasized equiv- alent to a natural one. Theoretical and methodological approaches championed by anthropology have direct bearing on issues. Historic perspective, human response to natural situations, cultural behavior, etc. all provide important clues on how the river might be better managed in the future. DOUG LOFSTEDT EPA-SALI N ITY DENVER, CO Strategies to address increasing urban demands for more Colorado River water, e.g. Las Vegas, So. California, AZ Management of growth. REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING 5,... GEORGE, UTAH Virgin River, its hard to get water out of the Colorado, yet much of Virgin River goes into the Colorado, we have to catch and use that water. Our whole life style depends on catching water and being able to use it. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. What are the impacts of that Act? JERRY MASON UTAH WILDLIFE FEDERATION SALT LAKE: CITY! UT' Utah is lacking in land use planning, and water planning can't be done without the land. Our growth rate is very high, presenting a challenge not faced before. TODD MACFARLANE KANE COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT KANAB, UT We feel that Item No.4, involving population growth, development and competing demands for limited water resources in the basin, is probably the most important sin- gle issue that needs to be thoroughly addressed. This item also needs to include additional sub-issues involving water storage, long-term water planning, balancing com- peting demands between urban/rural users, water market- ing, and interbasinlinterstate transfer mechanisms. TOM MORRIS WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS NAVAJO NATION WINDOW ROCK, AZ Population growth in the Colorado River Basin is and will be an extremely critical factor in water management, water quality and environmental protection concerns. Water use efficiency and protection of riparian/wetlands areas is a must. REGIONAL. STAKEHOLDER MEETING PHOEN IX, AZ Growing populations impact federal and Native American as well as state entitlements. Increasing demands in rural areas as well as urban areas. Increases in domestic demand for water. REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING ROCK SPRINGS, WY In states growing beyond their Colorado River apportion- ment, there has been no moratorium on growth. This is a basin wide concern. Population growth with out long term commitments for water. You failed to mention the economy as an issue, e.g., Californians coming into our community. That sets a whole new bunch of priorities. That is the prime issue. REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING FARMINGTON, NM Population growth issue. Colorado comes up with stupid projects just to use water. People have to be free to migrate, that's population dynamics. We can't lock the door. Increased population in one area may have adverse impact on down river populations. Obviously Native American water rights have top priority. It has largest effect on upper basin.