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<br />GGLJlf <br /> <br />43. <br /> <br />., <br /> <br />flow of the water through the aquifer were determined. Mathematical <br />relationships were developed to further extend the value of the existing <br />field information. The field work and data collection for this study are <br />essentially complete and a report of the study is in preparation. <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />STUDY OF NATURAL RECHARGE FROM KIOWA CREEK <br /> <br />It is the purpose of this study to determine the natural operation <br />of Kiowa Creek as a recharge facility. It is felt that if more is known <br />about the natural recharge processes that more intelligent design can <br />be made of artificial recharge facilities. During the spring of 1960 <br />flows in Kiowa creek were measured at a number of points to determine <br />the losses in flow. Observation wells were established to determine the <br />effect of losses in the stream upon ground water levels. Test drilling <br />was conducted to help define the geology and the aquifer beneath the <br />Kiowa Creek basin. Field work on this study will continue into following <br />years. <br /> <br />STUDY OF RECHARGE INCIDENTAL TO IRRIGATION IN THE SOUTH <br />PLATTE VALLEY <br /> <br /><, <br /> <br />It is the purpose of this study to determine the basic inter- <br />relationship between the ground water and surface water supplies in a <br />section in the main stem of the South Platte Valley. Conflicting interests <br />between ground water and surface water users makes it imperative <br />that a better understanding of the inter-relationship of these two water <br />sources are known so that an intelligent plan can be developed for optimum <br />coordinated use of the resources. Field work on this study was composed <br />principally of a inflow-outflow water measurement in the section of the <br />valley and determination of the water use and water needs of that area. <br />Field work is essentially completed and analysis of data underway. This <br />study is considered as a pilot study prior to similar basin wide investi- <br />gations needed both on the Arkansas and the Platte, <br /> <br />USE OF ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE BY COLORADO MUNICIPALITIES <br /> <br />.' <br /> <br />It is the purpose of this study to determine what the possibilities <br />and potentials are of Colorado municipalities stabilizing and possibly in- <br />creasing their water supplies by making use of artificial recharge and <br />storage of ground water. This study is being conducted by the ground <br />water branch of the U. S. Geological Survey under the sponsorship of the <br />Colorado Experiment Station. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />- 2 - <br />