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mrnitoriix3 of the Overland Ditch water released into Fast Roatcap to the Roberts- Stucker Ditch shows an average transportation loss of 22.3. This loss in any • system is dependent on many factors, such as soil conditions, ditch maintenance, and repair, etc. The timing of irrigation II ows is important for crop production. P7uch less water is required in the spring because of the cool weather and typically mall devel- oping foliage. Unfortunately, this is the time of highest streamflow run-off. Much of the water that runs off during the spring is not utilized. More irriga- tion flow is necessary during the summer months because of drier ground moisture and higher temperatures. Also, the foliage is more developed. 'Typically, this late season water is possible only through surface water storage reservoirs such as Overland and terror Feservoirs. CWI Water Fight Flows: Because of the cmplexities of precipitation, evapotranspiration, groundwater changes, transportation losses, and timing of run-off and required flows, C47I believes its approach to water replacement is most effective. CWI will continue • to evaluate, mrnitor, and improve water replacement plans. The use of CWI-owned water rights is the last protective measure. All other plans to use limited mining, monitor water resources, repair subsidence-induced problems, and improve water transportation systems best approximates historic and projected water usage. As that last protective measure, CWI has designated flow within Terror Ditch to augment floras in 'T~rror Creek and Coal c~lch. Very little effects to these drainages is projected, but replacement water is available. CWI proposes to utilize West Reservoir flows to possibly augment flows in West Roatcap and Plain Roatcap. The West Reservoir diversion records are attached. The Fast Roatcap Creek and Steven's Gulch streams do not require replacement water because of lack of subsidence-induced problems and lack of adjudicated water rights. Diversion records for all ditches are also attached.