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". ,', 7 cr> ~ o Cl") c:;J (~ wetlands is a priority for the DOW. Action Needed: In order to meet the strategy of waterfowl nesting, hunting, open water in winter, non-game habitat, etc., the Denver Water Resources Unit shall continue to be involved in litigation to protect the water rights and wetlands to be effected. Completion date is unknown as long as litigation is pending. Head Lake/San Luis Lake Development Project - project: Develop wetland habitat in area between Head Lake and San Luis Lakes. Will enhance the habitat for waterfowl and non-game wildlife. Action Needed: The Southwest Regional Habitat Biologist and Area 17 personnel have begun an evaluation and planning process to determine development potential at this site. Preliminary meetings with the BOR indicate that with some minor development of dikes and water control structures in the wetlands between Head Lake and San Luis Lake enhancement of wetland habitat can be accomplished. Additional water will be required to achieve desired results. This water will have to be supplied via the turnout at Head Lake. Arrangements must be made with the Rio Grande Water Conservation District and the BOR to deliver either DOW water in an exchange agreement, or project water with augmentation as set forth in the Closed Basin Coordination Act. The DOW has the option of using up to 6 cfs of project water for wetlands in the area, but must pay for any water consumed in the process. Depending on development progress in 1990 of the mentioned structures will determine when DOW will request water. Build small reservoir.s to increase hunting opportunity - Issue: To meet the strategy of waterfowl hunting and habitat, waterfowl nesting and habitat the creation of additional waterfowl lakes and ponds will be required. Action Needed: the Southwest Regional Staff and Area 17 personnel shall review the Statewide Waterfowl Plan and based on the Species Management Plan for the SLY will determine where lakes and ponds should be located and proposed. Completion date is set for December, 1990. Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area Issues: In order to meet the strategy for waterfowl nesting/brood rearing habitat; fall migration habitat; open winter water areas; food plots; non-game habitat development and enhancement; endangered wildlife habitat development and viewing areas this area wi11 need to be fully developed. Development plans are not complete and it is unclear if water sources at the site will be sufficient to fully develop the area for wildlife as envision in the Coordination Act for the Closed Basin Project. Action Needed: Delivery systems and/or exchange agreements need to be addressed. Plans need to be fully completed and water needs fully evaluated by the Southwest Regional Staff the Area 17 personnel before any decision can be made as to whether any