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)' oOn7?3 . . . Data are being collected and assembled for Salinity Control Studies. Preparation of a reconnaissance report will be made this fiscal year. This study is being made in cooperation with the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. ADVANCE PLANNING Preconstruction activities on the Fruitland Mesa Project are progressing satisfactori:q. A draft of the repayment contract has been approved for negotiations with the Fruitland Mesa Water Conservancy District. These negotiations are underway., Other preconstruct ion activities in progress consist of collection of data for specification designs and estimates for Gould Canal structures and Fruitland Mesa Canal Diversion Dam and studies pertaining to new farm units. Advance planning activities on the Savery-Pot Hook Project are well ad- vanced or completed in various areas of study such as plan formulation, land classification and drainage investigations, geologic studies, and field surveys. The definite plan report is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 1970. SMALL RECLAMATION PROJECTS The Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company, Hotchkiss, COlorado, has sub- mitted designs and estimates for the enlargement of Overland Reservoir under a Small Project loan. Review of the designs and estimates has been completed and our suggested design changes are being made by the engineer representing the Company. Fish and wildlife and recreation evaluations by cooperating Federal and State agencies are in progress. The Farmers Water Development Company, Norwood, Colorado, has submitted a draft of application report on a proposal to enlarge the Gurley Res- ervoir. Regional Office personnel recent:q met with the engineers rep- resenting the company to discuss water supp:q determinations, reservoir sizing, deSigns and estimates, and other data required in the report. Fish and wildlife and recreation evaluations are in progress by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife and the Colorado Division of Game, Fish, and Parks. The Yamcolo Reservoir Company, Yampa, Colorado, has prepared designsand estimates for a 6,000-acre-foot reservoir on the Upper Yampa River. The Company engineer and the Bureau are meeting November 7 for further dis- cussion and consideration of the spillway design problem. 5