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Super Ditch/Colorado Springs Utilities Pilot Project Response and Modification <br />March 4, 2019 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />as a whole by providing alternatives to permanent buy-and-dry. The Criteria and Guidelines state that <br />the overarching purpose of the pilot project program is “to test the efficacy of fallowing-leasing as an <br />alternative to permanent agricultural dry-up.” § I.A. The Criteria and Guidelines also provide that the <br />program’s purposes include demonstrating cooperation among ditch companies and municipalities, and <br />providing data for the CWCB and State Engineer to evaluate the feasibility of fallowing-leasing. § <br />I.D.1. Each of these will be a prominent feature of this pilot project and are appropriate for the CWCB <br />to consider in determining whether to proceed with the Proposal. <br /> <br />III. Conclusion <br />Applicants appreciate the support expressed by Tri-State and LAWMA throughout their <br />comment letters, and the opportunity to respond to all of the comments received. Applicants request <br />the CWCB consider selection of the modified Proposal pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-60-115(8) and the <br />Criteria and Guidelines at the CWCB’s March, 2019 meeting. Applicants would welcome the <br />opportunity to make a presentation on the Super Ditch/CS-U Pilot Project at that time. Please let us <br />know if you have any questions or would like additional information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> Megan Gutwein <br />cc: Matt Montgomery <br />John Schweizer <br />Gerry Knapp <br /> <br />