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<br />Also, environmental assessments will be completed in
<br />sufficient detail to support Phase III preliminary project
<br />design and to assure compliance with state/federal
<br />permitting requirements, At this point, a preferred
<br />water management plan for each study area will be
<br />developed, and an Implementation program will be
<br />finalized, Phase IV will focus on property acquisition
<br />and final design of recommended projects. Phase V
<br />consists of bidding and construction, with Initial start-
<br />up and operation support.
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<br />Currently, a schedule has been developed only to
<br />carry out Phases I and II over 18-24 months. Overall
<br />guidance and coordination is provided by a Policy
<br />Management Committee (PMC) chaired by the
<br />Executive Director of the Texas Water Development
<br />Board, with representatives from the Texas Water
<br />Commission, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
<br />and each of the local program sponsors, Regional
<br />PMCs have also been formed to guide program
<br />activities In each study area, and technical advisory
<br />committees have been established. Funding is being
<br />provided by the state through the board, and by
<br />various local program sponsors. The board has
<br />committed $1.3M in loans for Phase I, along with
<br />significant state staff support. Local program
<br />sponsors have committed more than $1M, and the
<br />Texas legislature has authorized the use of $3M in
<br />state funds, beginning with September 1.
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<br />Water ConseNaIion
<br />
<br />The Global Cities Project has recently published a
<br />series of water use efficiency case studies based on
<br />the experiences of local governments. The case study
<br />format profiles a community or agency, describes the
<br />innovative program it Implemented, and discusses the
<br />program's success. Case study features include
<br />overview and facts, policy options, step-by-step
<br />procedures, financial considerations, and contact
<br />information, The range of water efficiency topic areas
<br />is very broad, including water system efficiency,
<br />reclamation and gray water use, landscaping,
<br />residential Issues, system-wide issues,
<br />commercial/Industrial issues, and public education.
<br />Response to the project, according to Global Cities,
<br />has been very positive. To request an order form for
<br />the case studies, or for more information on these and
<br />other water-related publications, contact Julie Taylor at
<br />the Global Cities Project, 2962 Fillmore Street, San
<br />Francisco, CA 94123; (415) 775-0791.
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<br />WATER RIGHTSIPUBUCATlONS
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<br />General Adjudication
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<br />
<br />Complex general adjudications are being carried
<br />out in nearly every western state. Two new
<br />publications deal specifically with general adjudication
<br />matters, one in Arizona, and another in Idaho. The
<br />first is entitled, 'Arizona General Stream Adjudication
<br />Bulletin.' It contains a calendar, proceedings update,
<br />answers to commonly asked questions, 'how-to' tips,
<br />and other features. It is published ten times a year by
<br />the office of the Special Master. For information
<br />contact the Special Master's Office at (602) 542-9600
<br />or write to Special Master, Arizona General Stream
<br />Adjudication, Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 W.
<br />Washington, Suite 228, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
<br />
<br />The second periodical, published every other
<br />week, is entitled 'Snake River Basin Adjudication
<br />Digest.' Among other things, it contains sections on
<br />adjudication issues, subcases, editorial perspective,
<br />and a docket sheet and calendar. For information
<br />contact Randy Stapilus (208) 338-9700 or write P.O.
<br />Box 2276, Boise, 10 83701.
<br />
<br />PEOPLE
<br />
<br />WSWC member Richard Simms of New Mexico
<br />has been named a Special Master for the Snake River
<br />Basin General Adjudication Proceeding. Simms,
<br />former counsel for the New Mexico State Engineer's
<br />office, has been actively involved in water law and
<br />policy for some twenty years. He joins special masters
<br />Brlgette Bilyeu, of Idaho, and Terry Dolan, of Wyoming.
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<br />MEETINGS
<br />
<br />The Association of State and Interstate Water
<br />Pollution Control Administrators will hold its 32nd
<br />annual conference August 22-25, 1993 at the Savery
<br />Hotel and Spa in Des Moines, Iowa. For information
<br />call (202) 898-0905.
<br />
<br />The Western States Water Council and Native
<br />American Rights Fund will cosponsor their third
<br />symposium on the Settlement of Indian Reserved
<br />Water Rights Claims on September 7-9 in Bismarck,
<br />North Dakota (WSW #996). All interested parties are
<br />encouraged to attend, and to register early for the
<br />event. For information call (801) 561-5300.
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<br />ll1e WESTERN STATES WATER COUNCIL is an organization of representatives appointed by the Governors of .
<br />member Slates - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,
<br />Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and associate member state Oklahoma
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