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~ ~. rj , . \ . . The Lower Division States' estimated consumptive use of Colorado River water for calendar \ year 2001, as estimated by Board staff, totals 8.293 maf and is projected as follows: Arizona, \ 2.959 maf; California, 5.041 maf; and Nevada, 0.293 maf. Estimated additional unmeasured return flow credits of 0.233 maf would reduce the total amount to 8.060 maf. For calendar year 2001, it is estimated the Central Arizona Project (CAP) will divert 1.607 maf, of which 0.311 maf is to be credited to the Arizona Water Bank, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) will divert 1.239 maf. The preliminary June I estimate of200 I end-of-yearCalifornia agricultural consumptive use of Colorado River water under the first three priorities and the sixth priority of the 1931 California Seven Party Agreement is 3.743 maf. This estimate is based on the collective use through May 2001 by the Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID), the Ywna Project Reservation Division (YPRD), the Imperial Irrigation District (lID), and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). Figure I, found at the end of this report, depicts the historic projected end-of-year agricultural use for the year. Colorado River Ooerations Draft 2002 Annual Operating Plan Reclamation has begun the process of developing the 2002 Annual Operating Plan (2002 AOP) for the Colorado River System Reservoirs. The first meeting of the Colorado River Management Work Group was held on May 8, 2001. During that meeting Reclamation discussed the schedule for development of the 2002 AOP, as well as, how the Plan would be developed under the Interim Surplus Guidelines. The next meeting of the Colorado River Management Work Group will be held on June 27'h at which time a draft of the 2002 AOP will be discussed. The draft of 2002 AOP can be down- loaded at www.lc.usbr.gov/lcrivops.html. The Secretarial determinations that are contained in the draft 2002 AOP include: I) storage equalization and the avoidance of spills will control the annual releases from Glen Canyon Dam; 2) in accordance with the Interim Surplus Guidelines. the full domestic surplus criterion will govern the operation of Lake Mead; 3) any Lower Division state may be allowed to utilize water apportioned to, but not used by, another Lower Division state; 4) Mexico will be allowed to schedule the delivery of 1.5 maf of water during calendar year 2002. The final consultation meeting with the Basin states representatives is scheduled to be held on September 261h. Following that meeting, Reclamation's recommended 2002 AOP will be sent to Secretary of the Interior for her consideration and approval. Arizona Department of Water Resources On May 16th, the director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), Rita P. Pearson-Maguire, announced her resignation, effective June 1,2001. On May 25, 2001, Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull appointed Joseph C. Smith as the new director. Since 1994, Mr. Smith has been the ADWR Deputy Director and has 20 years experience in Arizona State Govenunent. 2 ..