WSP07475

• File Number: 8407.500
• Description: Platte River Basin - River Basin General Publications - Missouri River
• State: CO
• Basin: South Platte
• Water Division: 1
• Date: 3/1/1980
• Author: MRBC
• Title: Plan of Study - Missouri River Basin Hydrology Study
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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(1) develop a basinwide operational hydrologic data accounting
system;

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(2) determine historical and current streamflow depletions by
appropriate water-use category;

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(3) determine residual flews at key locations to be used by all
state and Federal Commission members in their
water and related land resources planning and water
conservation programs;

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(4) develop the capability to analyze effects on the basin's water
resources of water management alternatives; and

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(5) recommend a mechanism for the continued operation and
maintenance of the hydrologic data accounting system. This
recommendation should include funding and manpower requirements
needed on an annual basis.

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Purpose of the Plan of Study

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This Plan of study describes the study tasks, responsibilities, study

process, and how the study is to be organized. As such, the plan of study is a

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management plan which specifies and describes the time, cOst, and performance

requirements for the study participants. The plan of study integrates the

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various study activities assigned to governmental and private sector entities

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that are participating in the study. The plan of study is flexible and may be

changed by the study director as conditions warrant. Any major change,

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however, will require consensus of the Management Group and the Missouri River

Basin Commission prior to implementation.

Scope of Study

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Hydrologic studies are not new to the study area. Agencies at all levels

of government have already produced studies of varying scope and detail. This

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study will use data and methodologies developed in previous studies.

The study will be completed in sufficient detail and depth of analysis to

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provide users with the tools necessary for conducting subsequent studies at a

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level compatible to present level B study standards.

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