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Water conference attracts 60 attendees Snow Update SNOW SURVEY AND WATER SUPPLY FOR THE UINTAH BASIN SNOTEL SITE Eleva- Aver- Snow Water Content 30 Year of tion age Drainage (feet) Yearly (inches of water) Max 2003 2004 2005 Aver- Average age TROUT CREEK 9,400 11.2 2.4 6.2 18.7 5.6 334 Ashley Creek HOLE-IN-ROCK 9,150 7.3 3.0 3.8 5.2 3.9 133 Beaver Creek (North Slope) HICKERSONPARK 9,150 8.3 1.7 2.9 5.7 4.2 136 Sheep Creek (North Slope) KINGS CABIN 8,730 11.4 4.3 8.1 14.7 6.5 226 Brush Creeks LAKE FORK BASIN 11,100 23.8 6.4 11.5 17.8 11.2 159 Lake Fork (N. of Moon Lake) FIVE POINT LAKE 11,000 18.5 6.3 10.0 20.9 9.4 222 Yellowstone River BROWN DUCK 10,600 20.1 6.7 10.1 25.2 10.6 238 Lake Fork (W. of Moon Lake) CHEPETA 10,300 14.6 5.2 7.7 24.5 8.0 306 Whiterocks River LAKE FORK 1 10,200 13.2 4.9 7.2 17.6 7.6 232 Yellowstone (E. of Moon Lake) TRIAL LAKE 9,960 26.5 7.2 12.8 21.3 15.0 142 Duchesne River MOSBYMTN. 9,500 13.3 5.2 8.7 18.8 6.7 281 Whiterocks &Mosby INDIAN CANYON 9,100 11.9 4.9 6.9 16.8 6.5 258 Strawberry & Argyle Creek STRAWBERRY DIV. 8,400 18.7 6.6 10.9 14.1 11.3 125 Strawberry DANIELS-STRAWBER- 8,000 16.7 6.1 11.6 14.9 10.5 142 RY Strawberry CURRANT CREEK 8,000 10.6 2.3 8.0 9.8 65 151 Currant Cr. & Strawberry ROCK CREEK 7,900 8.7 3.1 11 9J 13 183 Rock Creek EAST WILLOW CREEK 8,250 8.3 2.3 5.1 10.0 46 "217 Willow Creek (Book Cliffs) The Roosevelt Water Conference provided over 60 participants with a flood of information on water topics. The workshop was free due to funding from the Bureau of Reclamation. Bob Leake, Utah State Engineer, kicked off the day with a presentation on Water Rights. The irrigation company compa-ny holds the water rights and issues shares to the landowners. The right is tied to acres. If the company doesn't use the right, it can be revoked. 2005 legislation legisla-tion is looking at increasing fees for stealing water. Kevin Creer, Utah Association of Conservation Districts, discussed Water Measurement. According to Creer, "Reliable and accurate water measurement attributes to good management." It is the law to have good measuring measur-ing devices. Creer recommended recom-mended that Parshall flumes be replaced with Ramp flumes. John Swasey, Water Commissioner, moderated a session on measuring closed systems. As more landowners change to pipes, it is harder to determine volume. Richard Harward, Harward Irrigation Systems, said that flow meters are high maintenance. Flow meters work better for canal companies who can hire someone some-one for maintenance. Alan Riley, Mountainland Supply recommended that irrigators make sure their instruments are calibrated. After a delicious lunch at Aggie Station, Kevin Creer began the afternoon with Canal Encroachment. Creer asked if systems are accepting storm water drainage. If so, are companies willing to accept responsibility for chemicals that are accidentally spilled? Creer recommended that easements ease-ments be kept intact by recording record-ing them at the county offices. Easements have been lost due to lack of documentation. To prevent future conflicts, Creer suggested discouraging public use, fight development near the easement, require easement convenant statements, and work with the state in developing develop-ing planning laws. Brett Prevedel, Natural Resource Conservation Service, reported on USDA funding available to the Basin. In 2004, 98 contracts were awarded for 7000 acres totaling $4.3 million. mil-lion. As a result, the area is being reduced by 120,000 tons of salinity. For 2005, $7.7 million mil-lion is available. "It's a good time to sign up", says Prevedel. Prevedel recommends signing up by January 31. Projects will be ranked by benefits. Nathan Robinson, State of Utah, highly recommended that landowners get agreements ahead of time for fire season. Landowners will be comperisat ed for their water at fair market rates. Lynn Winterton, Moon Lake Water Users, pointed out "We are taking insignificant amounts of water to protect a resource from fire." The workshop closed with Lynn Winterton and Keith Hooper, Duchesne Water Conservancy District, discuss ing Project Water Delivery and Exchanges. "Exchanges are valuable," Winterton said "We couldn't deliver water without exchanges." Sandwash Reservoir needs to fill two times to deliver to lands below According to Hooper, Stillwater Vit Diversion, and Currant Creek deliver over 1800 cfs to Strawberry. Strawberry water goes to the Wasatch Front. John Hunting, Dinosaurland RC&D, performed as Master of Ceremonies. All participants received a pair of gloves pro vided by Country Flair. A Division of Travis Pattern & Foundry .jl. . . j I .t v ft k. w(y I 2 Visit our IFA Sprinkler Supply booth at the water conference for all your sprinkler needs! IFA Sprinker Supply West Highway 40 Roosevelt, Utah 435 722 2542 Second to None A big "Thank You!" to our Line Crews who are always ready and willing to do whatever it takes to keep the lights on . . . if) ' ( t -; 11 y I i ' - ' ! fv - i : Jr 1 .., j The recent dense fog and icing conditions on our power lines have caused numerous outages for many of our members. We appreciate your patience as our crews have worked around the clock to quickly and safely restore power. 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