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<br /> E%HIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION '~ -1.;>•%~..~+~`
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<br /> This section considers the hydrological features of the pro-, "~'"
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<br />.. 1. L••rigation - Most of the land in and a.d,jacent to the project' +:,~x~
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<br />Portions of the area are irri aced by water from laterals locat-~, ~'
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<br />,a~ of these ditches will not affect tha water supply of any other: ~'~1'i'
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<br />runoff may contribute to the ground water, but will, more prob-;'~';
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<br />2. Water Rights - Water rights used on the land were purchased by
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<br /> and reclamation. Should any compensatory water be necessary,. ;,:~.+~'.
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<br />3. Proposed Use of Water Rights - Historically, the water rights;.,,,rt~,_`
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<br /> aifalfa have been raised on this land and will continue to be
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