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Show 14 DIXIE PROJECT, UTAH the usual 1 mill. This action of the State further evidences our faith in the ability and integrity of the people of Washington County. I am proud of the harmony that has accompanied the planning of this project. We are able to tell you that because of the vision of the leaders of Iron County and the statesmanship of members of the Utah Water & Power Board that a potential conflict over the waters of Virgin River system has been averted and a signed agreement now in full force and effect will not only protect the interest of each of the counties but has a built- in provision whereby both areas benefit from the Dixie project. Much study is being given at the moment to the Southwest water plan recently announced by Secretary of the Interior Udall. This plan as you know also contemplates the authorization of the Dixie project. I consider this of sufficient importance that I have asked the Governors of the Upper Basin States to meet with me and give this proposal our careful consideration. I would urge your further consideration of the Dixie project so that, either as a separately authorized project or in the event of favorable action on the Southwest water plan, it may move ahead at the earliest possible moment. I have appreciated your interest in our Dixie project, as shown by your coming to this area. I can assure you that this project has my full recommendation and the complete support of the agencies of State government, as will be indicated here as representatives are given opportunity to testify. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. ROGERS. Thank you, Governor Clyde. The Chair will now recognize Mr. A. B. West, regional director of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. Mr. West, if you will come forward and be recognized by the Chair. STATEMENT OF A. B. WEST, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Mr. WEST. Mr. Chairman, I am A. B. West, regional director of region 3 of the Bureau of Reclamation, under whose direction the recent report on the Dixie project was completed. Our planning report on this proposed project was transmitted to Congress on March 18, 1963, and was printed as House Document No. 86. I am pleased to be here to describe briefly the features of the project. The Dixie project would be a multiple- purpose development located within the Virgin River Basin in southwestern Utah. It is one of the projects included for development in phase I of the Secretary of Interior's Pacific Southwest water plan. It would include the functions of irrigation, hydroelectric power, flood control, municipal and industrial water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. Physically the project would consist of the Hurricane division and the Santa Clara division, the salient features of which will be briefly described and pointed out. In the Hurricane division, the Virgin City Dam and Reservoir, located on the Virgin River, would provide a total storage capacity of 246,000 acre- feet. Of this total, 66,000 acre- feet would be conservation storage for agricultural and municipal uses, and for power generation. The remaining 180,000 acre- feet would be allocated for sedi- |