WSP06290

• File Number: 8277.600.10
• Description: Big Sandy River Unit - Colorado River Salinity Control Program
• State: WY
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 5/1/1986
• Title: U.S.D.A. Selected Plan - Big Sandy River
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Definite Plan Report

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BIG SANDY RIVER UNIT SELECTED PLAN
WYOMING

Table of Contents

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SUMMARY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S-l

INTRODUCTION - - - - - - -

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Authority for Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Objectives and Scope - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Projects and Programs of Other Agenices - - - - 1-4

CHAPTER 1

PROBLEMS AND NEEDS - -

1-1

Salinity Problems - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Irrigation Systems Analysis and
Management Improvement Needs - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Diffused Area Watershed Management - - - - - 1-8

CHAPTER 2

DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA - - - - - - - - -

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Location and Land Use
Climate - - - -
Geology - - - - - - -
Soils - - - - -
Fish and Wildlife Resources

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2-3
2-4
2-6

CHAPTER 3

AGENCY ROLES AND COORDINATION

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USDA - - - - - -
USDI - - - - -
Conservation District
State of Wyoming --
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum
And Advisory Council - - - -
Coordination - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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