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<br />HOW WILL THE DOLORES PROJECT <br />BENEFIT THE AREA? <br /> <br />The Dolores Project will develop a full <br />irrigation supply to increase the irri- <br />gated acreage and the crop yields per <br />acre, provide municipal and industrial <br />water for present and future use, create <br />sport fishing and hunting opporunities, <br />provide recreation facilities, reduce <br />flood damages, and contribute to the <br />general economy of the area. <br /> <br />WHOSE PROJECT IS IT? <br /> <br />Although the Bureau of Reclamation will <br />design and construct the project, the <br />Dolores Water Conservancy District will <br />be responsible for the operation of the <br />joint use facilities for storing and <br />delivering water. The District will <br />also be responsible for payments toward <br />construction costs. In turn, it will <br />contract to sell water to the separate <br />organizations in the area, such as the <br />Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company and <br />local municipalities, who desire to <br />purchase the project water. <br />