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Show structed on Buzzard Creek to regulate and store its excess flows for project use. Irrigation water released from the reservoirs would be distributed through a system of project facilities, including the Harrison, Brush Creek, and Colorado Canals, the Cheney Lateral, and a series of smaller laterals branching from the main canals. c. Bluestone Project Agricultural economy studies, geologic investigations, construction materials surveys, and preparation of design data are continuing. Completion of a proposed feasibility report is scheduled for fiscal year 1968. d. Grand Mesa Project Aerial topographic maps of the Electric Mountain Service Canal have been completed under a private contract. Plan formulation, water supply studies, and geologic investigations are in progress. Completion of a proposed feasibility report is scheduled for fiscal year 1969. e. Upper Gunnison Project Land classification and drainage studies are completed. Agricultural economic surveys, plan formulation studies, engineering surveys, and water supply studies are in progress. Completion of a proposed feasibility report is scheduled for fiscal year 1971. f. Basalt Project Land classification and drainage field work was initiated in the latter part of fiscal year 1967, a year earlier than previously programmed, with funds contributed by the State of Colorado. These studies are being continued in fiscal year 1968. Other phases of the feasibility investigations are scheduled to be initiated in fiscal year 1969 provided funds are available. UTAH a. Central Utah Project (Ultimate Phase), Uintah Unit Feasibility designs and estimates are being prepared on the 32,000 acre-foot Whiterocks Reservoir, and the 47,000 acre-foot Uinta Reservoir to be included in the project plan. Work is progressing on the project lands, drainage, and water supply appendices. Stabilization of upstream reservoirs is being considered in the Uintah Project plan to provide for greater fish and wildlife and recreation uses. Completion of a feasibility report is scheduled for fiscal year 1968. 135 |