March 30, 1974
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company 80 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604
Attention l Mr. L. C. Hudson, Vice 'res-Traffic Dear !Ir. Hudson:
Thank you for your letter of March 13, 1974, and your check for $1,200, which amount has been deposited to the proper account.
Sincerely,
Carl Bronn
Executive Director
Copy to:
J. R. Barkley, President
National Water Resources Assn. P.O.Box 679
Loveland, Colorado 80537 Secry. Treas.
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry.Co. P.O.Box 1738
Topeka, Kansas 66620 Ronald I. Cross
R. R. Representative for NWRA
March 29, 1974
Mr. Edward H. Southwick 1483 Wall Avenue
Ogden, Utah
84404
Dear Ed:Your thoughts regarding Board reorganization are much appreciated. In addition to the expense item you mention in connection with alternate directors, i see no way that we, as a board, can or should dictate to
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States regarding the selection of alternates. Certainly, any State that wishes to have an alternate or back-up man for itsDirector can do so. The Board should have no objection to his attend-ance at Board meetinys as a means of providing pre-education for his later participation as a director. 1 am sure you recall that our late friend, I. J. Coury, did exactly that with Jerry Geist.
Your point about some coalition of associations appeared to have a major consensus at our March meeting. Carl is attempting to arrange cur first meeting with the Presidents and Executive Directors of other associations at a time which will fit with Congressional appropriation hearings. I have hopes that we will find matters on which we can concen-trate mutual effort and that such will prove more fruitful than trying to finance the placement of additional "bodies" in Carl's office.
Thanks again, Ed, for your expressions.
Sincerely,
J. R. Barkley
JRB:jm President
KA'fMKAL
MLYTER RES:RCES
ASSOCIA1C1
Mr. J. R. Barkley P. O. Box 679 Loveland, Colorado 80537 Dear Bob:J. A. (TED) RIGGINS, JR., President JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Arizona) (Texas)
J. R. BARKLEY, First Vice President MILO W. HOISVEEN, Past President (Colorado) (North Dakota)
ROBERTT. CHUCK, Second Vice President
(Hawaii)
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897 NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004
(202) 347-2672
March 26, 1974
In response to Carl's letter of March 21, 1974, I will pass on some ideas relative to the reorganization of the Board.
If the alternate member as proposed from each state were
expected to attend Board meetings along with the regular director, it would be a financial burden too heavy for our State Association. Actually, if I were unable to attend a Board meeting or to func-tion, the State Association would have someone else to attend the meetings readily available at such times anyway. The idea of having an alternate member seated as a voting member of the Board when someone of the same state becomes an officer of the Associa-tion would change the relative representaAssocia-tion of the states on the Board. This, I believe, would be a step in the wrong direc-tion. Also, after a member has served as president, he would be chairman of the Board and a voting member--then he would be off completely according to the proposal. I think there is an inherent weakness in this idea by not having a president go back on the
Board and give the organization his experience as past president and chairman. I am sure the proposals should be discussed at our summer meeting to see what all the directors think.
With regard to our association with other water related groups, I believe this should be strengthened. We should have some type of permanent working committee or small group that is representative of these various organizations, and this group or committee should meet on a regular basis and further programs of common interest. This would help augment our point of view to members of the congress and others. This approach might substi-tute in some fashion for the enlargement of our staff if we were not able to afford it.
DIRECTORS
J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr. James F. Sorensen, Calif. J. R. Barkley, Colo. Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii John A. Rosholt, Idaho
Chris C. Green, Kans. Hubert G. White, Mont.
Judge William C. Smith, Jr., Nebr. Roland Westergard, Nev. Jerry D. Geist, N. Mex.
Milo W. Hoisveen, N. D. Clarence Base, Okla. Harold Henigson, Ore. Homer Engelhorn, S. D. John W. Simmons, Tex. Edward 1-1'. Southwick, Utah
E. F. (Don) Doncaster, Wash. Marlin T. Kurtz, Wyo. Paul W. Scott
Railroad Representative, Wash. Wesley D' Ewart,
Colonel Carl H. Bronn March 29, 1974
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I would appreciate your returning the enclosed reply card, indicating (1) if you plan to attend the conference and (2) if you will arrive in time to be introduced and attend the special luncheon on Monday, April 22.
If you wish a hotel reservation, please ask your secretary to call Mrs. Turner of our staff and she will be pleased to make it for you at the Towne House.
I hope you will plan to attend the APPA conference in Phoenix.
Sincerely,
Alex Radin AR:jh
J. R. Barkley - 2 - March 26, 1974
Inasmuch as the Utah Water Users' Association has recently employed an experienced engineer as its full-time secretary-manager and it has increased office expenses which is now taxing the financial ability of this organization, it is doubtful in the near future whether the State Association would be in a position to increase its financial contribution to the NWRA.
I enjoyed our recent meeting in Washington and look forward to our summer Board meeting and working with you as the new
president of NWRA. I have confidence, Bob, that you will do a great job. Sincerely, t-Edward H. Southwick Utah Director EHS/ct
OFFICERS President EDWARD E. COBB President-elect W. G. HULBERT, JR. Vice President STANLEY R. CASE
Treasurer WALTER R. WOIROL General Counsel NORTHCUTT ELY General Manager ALEX RADIN DIRECTORS B. G. ADKINS Danville, Virginia ALDO BENEDETTI Tacoma, Washington EARL F. BRUSH Lansing, Michigan STANLEY R. CASE Fort Collins, Colorado WILLIAM W. CLINTON Groton, Connecticut EDWARD E. COBB Huntsville, Alabama MICHAEL F. COLLINS Wakefield, Massachusetts CHARLES E. DUCKWORTH Garland, Texas A. L. EDWARDS Grand Haven, Michigan JAMES L. GRAHL Basin Electric Power Cooperative Bismarck, North Dakota CALVIN R. HENZE Memphis, Tennessee WARREN D. HINCHEE Cleveland, Ohio VIRGIL W. HOGLAND Kansas City, Kansas W. G. HULBERT, JR. PUD #1 of Snohomish County Everett, Washington W. BERRY HUTCHINGS Bountiful, Utah ALAN H. JONES McMinnville, Oregon MAX E. KIBURZ Loup River Public Power District Columbus, Nebraska ANDREW E. McDIVITT Cedar Falls, Iowa C. D. McINTOSH, JR. Lakeland, Florida HAROLD 0. MOE Rochester, Minnesota R. A. MUENCH, JR. Fayetteville, North Carolina LEE E. NICKELSON Springfield, Illinois ROBERT V. PHILLIPS Los Angeles, California V. G. SCOGGIN Nashville, Tennessee JAMES D. SHERFEY Bristol, Tennessee WILLIAM A. STEBBINS Burlington, Vermont LOUIS STROUP, JR. Kansas Municipal Utilities McPherson, Kansas JAMES W. TAYLOR Menasha, Wisconsin MITCHELL W. TINDER Frankfort, Kentucky MARION R. ULMER Jonesboro, Arkansas DONALD VON RAESFELD Santa Clara, California GEORGE W. WATTERS Clark County Public Utility District Vancouver, Washington LOUIS H. WINNARD Jacksonville, Florida WALTER R. WOIROL PUD #1 of Chelan County Wenatchee, Washington
AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20037 • 202/333-9200March 29, 1974
Colonel Carl H. Bronn Executive Director
National Water Resources Association 897 National Press Building
Washington, D. C. 20004 Dear Carl:
The American Public Power Association will hold its 31st annual national conference April 22-24 at the Towne House in Phoenix, Arizona with an expected attendance of 1,500 top policy-making and managment officials of the Nation's local public power systems.
I am writing to extend you a cordial invitation to attend the conference. You and other special guests will be honored at a reception and luncheon with APPA officers and Board of Directors at noon on Monday, April 22, in the Pizarro ROOMS on the lobby level of the Towne House. We would also like to introduce you at the opening ses-sion beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday April 22. There will be a reserved section in the front of the ballroom for special guests. Featured guest speaker for the open-ing session will be Congressman Morris Udall of Arizona.
Public power -- and, indeed, the entire electric industry -- faces more complex problems today than ever before, and the APPA annual conference will address itself to many of those problems, as indicated in the enclosed conference folder.
Conference theme is "Public Power: Crisis or Opportunity?" and we have planned excellent sessions on fuels; future prospects for electric rates and utility financing; energy research and developments; energy and the environment in the 1970's; and others.
If you will present the enclosed guest registration card at the APPA conference registration desk in the convention lobby at the Towne House, you will receive complimentary registration for all conference functions. We regret that we cannot cover other expenses incident to the conference.
Ktk.:Lo.
APR 5 1974
44‘. RESOU ATURE •4SSUCI14-01:Pr
J. R. BARKLEY, President (Colorado) ROBERT T. CHUCK, Vice-President (Hawaii) JOHN A. ROSHOLT, Vice-President (Idaho)JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Texas)
J. A. RIGGINS JR., Past President (Arizona)
897 NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004
(202) 347-2672
March 29, 1974
Mr. John A. Rosholt
Chairman, Land Use Committee P. 0. Box 525
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 Dear John:
This reinforces our phone call of minutes ago, and is also a means to inform Directors and Legislative Com-mittees of need for State actions on Land Use.
1. Congressmen Rhodes and Steiger introduced a new
Land Use Bill 'H.R. 13790] on March 27. The writers designed it to avoid Federal criteria or guides which could give courts a basis for imposing Federal intent in land use controversies.
[Whether that aim is achieved will be evaluated by you lawyers.]
2. Chairman Udall coincidentally announced additional public hearings on his Land Use Planning Act (H.R.10294), in Washington, Tuesday and Thursday, April 23 and 25. Mr. Udall
says--"We particularly want to hear from persons who have contacted the Rules Committee and asked for a delay in permitting debate of this bill."
3. Mr. Udall did NOT state that he will hear testimony on either the Steiger bill or the new Rhodes-Steiger bill 'mentioned in par. 1]. Therefore, one deduces he is only allowing witnesses to step up and either tell why his bill is not acceptable--or to endorse it.
4. This letter suggests that NWRA's Land Use Committee consult with President Barkley and Res. Com. Chairman
Jack Ross to determine NWRA's actions.
'Copy of H.R. 13790 enclosed; copies will be mailed Messrs. Sayre, Base, Ross, Barkley as soon as rep:eo-duced].
5. Some observations:
a--Persons analyzing the Udall and other bills DIRECTORS
J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr., Ariz. James F. Sorensen, Calif. J. R. Barkley, Colo. Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii John A. Rosholt, Idaho
Ray Cudney, Kans. Hubert G. White, Mont.
Judge William C. Smith, Jr., Nebr. Roland Westergard, Nev. Jerry D. Geist, N. Mex.
Vernon Fahy, N.D. Clarence Base, Okla. Harold Henigson, Ore. Homer Engelhorn, S: D. John W. Simmons, Tex. Edward H. Southwick, Utah
E. F. (Don) Doncaster, Wash. Karl Bergner, Wyo.
Ronald I. Cross
Railroad Representative, Texas Carl H. Bronn
-2-John A. Rosholt
3/29/74
disagree as to its impacts, and its potential in the Courts.
b--State and local governments who will work with any Federal bill involving over-all land use should be the expert witnesses on the Udall bill as it now stands, and also the Jackson bill as passed.
fThe Jackson bill is brought up because any bill that passes the House will have to fight off the Jackson bill in Conference.]
c--To get a slug of views for Western State and local governments may require the scheduling of hearings in the West. To get lists of officials who want Western hearings, and to offer such lists with a request for hearings, is a course open to NWRA.
d--One alternative, or complimentary action, is for an NWRA member who deals in (or with) land planning to tell why the Udall Bill is not the best of practicable actions.
'My own non-expert views of an alternative legislative approach--as a basis for discussion with local
officials--is in the enclosed paper "Prospective National Land Use Policy"].
e--Another NWRA alternative is to do nothing.
f--However, a note: Mr. Sisk of California is said to be the "swing vote" who prevented a Rules Committee's reversal of its position, i.e., prevented release of the Udall bill to the floor. Mr. Sisk is alleged to have argued "--Take the Udall bill to the field; if field hearings prove its value, I'll release it".
g--Your Committee ,-irely will develop better options than those hurriedly presented in this letter.
Sincerely,
Carl Bronn
as:
MEMORANDUM SUBJECT:
Prospective National Land Use Policy Issue:
March 29, 1974
At issue is the nature of grant-in-aid legislation to counter a National Land Use Policy Act.
Background:
The uses of private lands are already being limited by Federal programs, (1). .Clean Water Act of 1972 (par. 208 and 209, among others), the
(2).. Clean Air Act with the court's re-shaping of it for a policy of "no-degradation,"
(3).. The coastal zones act,
(4).. The flood plain hazard reduction act, (5).. Urban and rural planning acts.
Federal funds involved are substantial, indeed, and the influence is widespread. Moreover:
..To write new criteria into a National Land Use policy before understanding the results of existing laws affecting uses of private lands would compound existing confusions.
..The Courts could combine elements of a policy Act into law reaching beyond the intent of a sponsoring Congressional committee.
..Further, interests of members as related to National goals are diffused. Focus could be improved by deferring policy criteria until the Congress is furnished results of the study on national goals and resources authorized under Section 10 of PL 92-500 (due late this year).
Conclusion:
Results from existing Federal policies and programs affecting private land uses, and also from State land use policies, should be evaluated alongside the National Goals study; this should develop a better base for Federal criteria.
Recommendations:
(1).. .Follow advice of the Council of State Governments that Federal land use legislation
--..provide learning, since overall expertise is lacking; ..be incremental
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(2) The first increment should --(a). ...aim at:
coordinating and reporting the results of actions. developing prospective Federal-State policies. (b)....provide for
grant-in-aid;
...a federal board comprised of representatives of the the Cabinet having programs substantially affecting uses of private lands;
participation by States in developing policy;
recommending policy and procedure to Congress within 3 years.
*From "The State's Role in Land Resource Management", a report of the Council of State Governments, Jan. 1972, esp. page 24.
HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH., CHAIRMAN
D.‘974
ALAN BIBLE, NEV.FRANK, CHURCH, IDAHO LEE METCALF, MONT. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON, JR., LA. JAMES ABOUREZK, S. DAK. FLOYD K. HASKELL, COLO. GAYLORD NELSON, WIS. HOWARD M. METZENBAUM, OHIO
PAUL J. FANNIN, ARIZ. CLIFFORD P. HANSEN, WYO. MARK 0. HATRELD, OREG. JAMES L. BUCKLEY, N.Y. JAMES A. MC CLURE, IDAHO
DEWEY F. BARTLETT, OKLA.
?Anita,
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COMMITTEE ON
JERRY T. VERKLER, STAFF DIRECTOR INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
Mr. John A. Rosholt
Parry, Robertson, Daly & Larson P.O. Box 525
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 Dear John:
March 28, 1974
APR1
Af - - 1974 817'.
Thank you for your letter of March 18, 1974. I am sorry I could not attend the NWRA reception, but I was pleased to have an opportunity to talk with the officers of the Association while they were in
Washington.
I understand that Doyle Boen, the Chairman of the Association's committee on small projects, has
discussed with Dan Dreyfus his proposal for legislation to broaden the provisions of the loan program. I agree with you that the program could be valuable to future irrigation development in Idaho, and I will assist with the legislation when it is developed.
The more immediate problem with the loan program, however, is the informal moratorium which the Administra-tion apparently has placed upon further acAdministra-tion under the existing authority. I have joined with Chairman Johnson of the House Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources in a letter to Secretary Morton demanding an expression of the Department of the Interior's intent concerning the program. A copy of the letter is attached for your
information.
-2-I am hopeful that we can ultimately get this program effectively supported by its managers as the law requires. I also intend to support whatever changes will increase
its usefulness.
I appreciate your kindness, John, keeping me
advised of water resource matters of imulrtance to Idaho.
Enclosure
rely,
rank Church, Chairman Subcommittee on Water and Power Resource
NINETY-THIRD CONGRESS • JAMES A. HALEY, FLA., CHAIRMAN
SIDNEY L. MC FARLANO STAFF' DIRECTOR AND cLEnit ROY A. TAYLOR, N.C.
HAROLD T. JOHNSON, CALIF. -MORRIS K. IJOALL, ARIZ.
PHILLIP BURTON, CALIF. THOMAS S. FOLEY, WASH. ROBERT W. KASTENMEIER, JAMES G. O'HARA, MICH. PATSY T. MINK, HAWAII LLOYD MEEOS, WASH. ABRAHAM hAZEN, JR.. TEX. ROBERT G. STEPHENS, JR.. GA. JOSEPH P. VIGORITO, PA. JOHN MELCHER, MONT. TEND RONCALIO, WYO. JONATHAN B. BINGHAM, N.Y. JOHN F. SEISERLING, OHIO HAROLD RUNNELS. N. MEX. Irvor4se DRATHWAITE BURKE-, CALIF. ANTONIO BORJA WON PAT, GUAM WAYNE OWENS, UTAH RON DE LUGO. V.I. JAM&S R. JONES, OKLA.
JOHN P. SAY: 'JR, PA. CRAIG HOSMER, CALIF. JOE SKUUIT:t. KANS. SAM STE.IGER, ARIZ. DON H. CLAUSEN, CALIF. PHILIP E. RUPPE, MICH. JOHN N. HAPPY CAMP, OKLA.
LUJAN. JR., N. MEX. JOHN DELLY--NBACK, OREG. KEITH G. SEBELIUS, KANS. RALPH S. REGULA, OHIO ALAN STEELMAN., TEX. JOSEPH J. MARAZITI, N.J. DAVID TO WELL, NEV. JAMES G. MARTIN, N.C. WILLIAM M. KETCHUM. CALIF,. PAUL W. CRONIN, MASS.
COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS 01.1.5P at Ikeprefetttatibe
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
March 26, 1974
The Honorable Rogers C. B. Morton Secretary of the Interior
Washington, D.C. Dear Mr., Secretary:
On November 24, 1971, President Nixon approved Public Law No. 92-167, an Act to amend the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956 (70 Stat. 1044). This amendatory legislation was adopted by the Congress after full and complete hearings and consideration by the Committees on Interior and insular Affairs of the House and Senate, reflecting changes in the basic law which were recommen-ded, for the most part, by your Department.
Recently it has been called to our attention, through informal means, that the Administration has imposed a moratorium on implementation of this program pending certain analyses and determinations now, presumably,
being considered by your staff. This apparently accounts for the scarcity of loan applications being forwarded to the Committees for review -- a fact that has been noted by the Committees with increasing alarm.
If our information is correct and there is, indeed, a formal Departmental determination to the effect that this program is not to be implemented, we would like to be advised concerning it. It is difficult to understand such a position being taken hard on the heels of your affir-mative and voluntary support of the above-cited amendatory legislation -- and equally difficult to understand why the legislative Committees having oversight of this program were not promptly and fully apprised of your decision. The Congress has long considered the Small Reclamation Projects program to be one of the most efficient and well
considered resources programs of the Federal government. It is accomplished with a minimum of overhead and red tape, it has an extremely high repayment quotient and maximizes both local monetary input and management. In fact, it is not at all dissimilar from those programs which the President consistently advocates as being pre-ferable to conventional Federally-managed programs.
Because of these circumstances we are quite at a loss to understand the apparent indifference being shown to the program by your Department --- to say nothing of the lack of responsiveness to the clear will of the Congress
con-cerning this activity.
It will be deeply appreciated if you will look into this problem to see whether this work can be put back on track or, alternatively, favor us with advice of your intentions. If the Department of the Interior does not wish the respon-sibility that ensues from the broad authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by the Small Reclamation Pro-jects Act then the Congress should be so advised, so that legislation can be developed to place this program where it will be given the attention it deserves.
'FRANK CHURCH
United States Senator Chairman, Subcommittee on Water & Power Resources United States Senate
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OLD T. (E±ZZtQHNSON1 Member of Co,n'gre,ós
Chairman, Subc 6.mittee on Water & Power Resources House of Representatives..7•
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ASSffCMON
J. R. BARKLEY, President JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Colorado) (Texas)
ROBERT T. CHUCK, Vice-President J. A. RIGGINS JR., Past President (Hawaii) (Arizona)
JOHN A. ROSHOLT, Vice-President (Idaho)
897 NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004
(202) 347-2672
March 21, 1974
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CHAIRMAN, RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: Highlights of Spring Board and Subsequent Executive Committee meetings [minutes will be furnished
later] Next meeting of
The Executive Committee selected Denver, Brown
Palace Hotel, July 25 and 26, for the next meeting of Directors. Joint aims of water resource associations
The presidents and hired hands of national water resource associations propose to meet in Washington, during Congressional hearings on public works appropriations [dates not fixed; late April or early May expected]. The purpose is to select joint aims and means for achieving them.
Water Rights
The Board chose not to push for action on legislation to clarify the interests of States on rights to the use of
water.
Water Pollution Control
The Board, after a special committee met with the Chairman of the House Subcommittee monitoring results under water pollution control legislation, agreed not to attempt to repeal the water pollution control act. The Board agreed that NWRA should continue to receive information from members on problems developing from the act, with a view to requesting Congressional "oversight" whenever data justify such request. Directors from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon agreed to submit a fact sheet on "permit" problems of their members. Bronn will use that with EPA and House Public Works Committee.
Small Reclamation Projects
Agreed that NWRA should devise and get introduced a bill to amend the Small Reclamation projects act.
DIRECTORS Vernbh Fahy, N.D.
E.F..(DocPNIXIWIVAL6' J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr., Ariz. Ray Cudney, Kans. Clarence Base, Okla. Karl Bergner, Wyo.
James F. Sorensen, Calif. Hubert G. White, Mont. Harold Henigson, Ore. Ronald I. Cross
J. R. Barkley, Colo. Judge William C. Smith, Jr., Nebr. Homer Engelhorn, S. D. Railroad Representative, Texas Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii Roland Westergard, Nev. John W. Simmons, Tex. Carl H. Bronn
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Board of Directors and Res. Coin.
Reorganization of Board and enlarging the staff functions of NWRA
Each Director is to send his views on these subject to incoming President Barkley; address:
J. R. Barkley P. 0. Box 679
Loveland, Colorado 80537
The views are to include proposals for establishing the relative priorities of staff actions, and for better working relationships with other water-oriented organizations. The
views are to reach President Barkley by June 1; he will decide whether to have the Executive Committee
feView
before the July Board Meeting.As to "enlarged staff functions," I believe the intent is that each Director consider the priorities of the water resource aims of his constituents; for these,
he would select aims,and actions outside of his State, needing aid from the Washington staff of NWRA.
[the Staff: Bronn; Fox, part-time as editor of "Water Life"; Rachel Crane, part-time as secretary; Ella Wilcox Evans, part-time for fiscal and cost accounting].
Functions which could be managed by NWRA Committees should be identified. Recommendations of Directors as to
State participants on such work would be helpful. Western States Water Council
Bronn is to strengthen working relationships with Jack Barnett, Chief of Staff, W.S.W.C.
California Convention
Fresno; general sessions, November 13, 14, 15, 1974. Your preferences as to program may be furnished to James F. Sorensen; address:
209 South Locust Street Visalia, California 93277.
Carl F. Bronn
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Mr. Hubert G. White Townsend, Montana 59644 Dear Hub:MARa 3 w4
RECD
J. R. BARKLEY, President JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Colorado) (Texas)
ROBERT T. CHUCK, Vice-President J. A. RIGGINS JR., Past President (Hawaii) (Arizona)
JOHN A. ROSHOLT, Vice-President (Idaho)
897 NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004 (202) 347-2672
March 21, 1974
This 'is concerned with future Federal participation --financing, cost sharing, and restrictions -- in actions affect-ing the utility of the water resource.
Certain Federal principles and practices are to be reviewed in accordance with Section 80, of the recently -enacted Water Resources Development Act (enclosed; marked). Secretary Morton acknowledges that cost sharing and varying views of principles and interest rates were under study even before Section 80 was written. Thus the time required to report to Congress will be that necessary to compromise old positions, not to develop a fresh outlook.
But an outlook of the western States could be "fresh"
in that the utilization of water resources for national, regional, and local interests could be stated in terms compatible with
governmental aims generally. This could be done, I suggest, by the States comprising WSWC, in a draft proposing Federal legislation. Such a draft could aim at investment - rather than at planning - through proposals which would dispjay results significant to priority purposes of governments.
To illustrate, a draft of an investment act is enclosed. If the concern of this letter moves you to discuss it with Mr. William Groff, Chairman of WSWC, I would be grateful.
Thank you.
Enclosures 2 Copy to:
J. R. Barkley, Pres.,NWRA
Jack Ross, Chairman, Res. Corn. Jack Barnett, Exec. Director,WSWC DIRECTORS
J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr., Ariz. James F: Sorensen, Calif. J. R. Barkley, Colo. Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii John A. Rosholt, Idaho
Ray Cudney, Kans. Hubert G. White, Mont.
Judge William C. Smith, Jr., Nebr. Roland Westergard, Nev. Jerry D. Geist, N. Mex.
Sincerely,
Carl Bronn.
Vernon Fahy, N.D. Clarence Base, Okla. Harold Henigson. Ore. Homer Engelhorn, S. D. John W. Simmons, Tex. Edward H. Southwick, Utah
E. F. (Don) Doncaster, Wash. Karl Bergner, Wyo. Ronald I. Cross
Railroad Representative. Texas Carl H. Bronn
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MAR 25 174
March 19, 1974
San Juan Savings & Loan Association 107 West Broadway
P. 0. Box 449
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
Gentlemen: Re: Account No. 1385
This letter is to effect the closing out of our savings account No. 1385 effective immediately after the next payment of interest.
Enclosed is photocopy of a letter of authority signed by the officers of the National Water Resources
Association. The transfer here is made to facilitate use of the account; our relationships with San Juan Savings & Loan Association are satisfactory.
Please make the check for the balance payable to the Treasurer's account, the National Water Resources Association.
Sincerely yours,
-/Carl Dronn
Executive Director Enclosure (photocopy)
(Pass book #1385 enclosed) BC: Mr. J. A. Riggins, Jr.
J. R. Barkley Robert T. Chuck John W. Simmons Exec. Dir. files w/c/encl to each
NATIONAL
4nTEA FUS:„ LES
ASSOCIATEN
MEMORANDUM TO:
J. A. (TED) RIGGINS, JR., President (Arizona) J. R. BARKLEY, First Vice President (Colorado) ROBERT T. CHUCK, Second Vice President (Hawaii)
JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Texas)
MILO W. HOISVEEN, Past President (North Dakota)
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March 14, 1974
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NWRA
The Board of Directors of the National Water Resources Association, in formal meeting by majority
vote, this day authorizes the Executive Director, CARL
H. BRONN, to close thb Association's savings account with San
Juan Savings and Loan Association, 107 West Broadway, Farmington, New Mexico 87401.
. Funds therefrom are to be deposited in savings account wirth the Security National Bank, National
Press Building, 14th & F Streets N.W., Washington, D. C.
20004, to be managed in accordance with general instructions
of the officers. If practicable, the account will be jointly
for three officers of the Association, with any two thereof entitled to make withdrawals for the purposes of the
" Association.
DIRECTORS
J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr. James. F. Sorensen, Calif. J. R. Barkley, Colo.
Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii John A. Rosholt, Idaho
Chris C. Green, Kans. Hubert G. White, Mont.
Judge William C. Smith, Jr., Nebr. Roland Westergard, Nev. Jerry D. Geist, N. Mex.
J. A Riggins, Jr. Pre ident ( 1_ . R. Barkley, St Vice-President Robert T. Chuck 2nd Vice-President John W. Simmons, Treasurer
v.rorsveP14)61.Zn'-,kExp. t.kAye Dirpqtoronster, as .ca Clarence Base, Okla.
Harold Henigson, Ore. Homer Engelhorn, S. D. John W. Simmons, Tex. Edward I+ Southwick, Utah
Marlin T. Kurtz, Wyo. Paul W. Scott
Railroad Representative. Wash. Wesley D Ewart,
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March 13, 1974
Mr. James V. Swift Business Manager
Waterways Journal Weekly 701 Chemical Building St. Louis, Mo. 63101 Dear Mr. Swift:
The intervention of outside States into the Cache river issue is a continuation of a tactic begun by
environmental groups in connection with a suit about the level of Lake Powell, in Utah and Arizona. The tactic is to search for a sub-issue in the case which might set a precedent of possible application elsewhere. An environmental
organization then works on legal officers of all States with the argument "Join us to defeat this action, or the precedent will finally get you".
Our people checked into the resulting actions by several State attorneys general. The latter had not con-sulted with their governors on the propriety of the in-structions, and were not obligated so to do.
To that uncertain situation, is that each case is different in its potential to influence the interests of other States.
All told, I have no advice beyond the actions that you and NWRA have been taking.
Sincerely yours,
Carl H. Bronn Copy . J. R. Barkley/
HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH., CHAIRMAN ALAN BIBLE, NEV. PAUL J. FANNIN, ARIZ. FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO CLIFFORD P. HANSEN. WYO. LEE METCALF, MONT. MARK 0. HATFIELD, OREG. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON, JR., LA. JAMES L. BUCKLEY, N.Y. JAMES ABOUREZK. S. OAK. JAMES A. MC CLURE, IDAHO FLOYD K. HASKELL, COLO. DEWEY F. BARTLETT, OKLA. GAYLORD NELSON, WIS.
JERRY T. VERKLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
SCniteb Zialez Zenctie
Mr. Carl Bronn
Executive Director
National Water Resources Assn.
897 National Press Building
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Bronn:
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It was thoughtful of you to send the note of appreciation concerning
the development of the National Water Resources Development Act. You
also deserve a large measure of thanks from me and my staff for your
assistance in providing sound input on behalf of the National Water
Resources Association on this and other water related matters that
come before the Senate.
Sincerely yours,
James A. McClure
United States Senator
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-CXY(17 P1404/ SINCE 1 887 314-241-7354 c, March l5, 2574 Mr. Carl Bronn, Executive DirectorNational ,,,iater .hesources Association National Press Building
529 14fh St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 Dear Mr. Bronn:
Certainly enjoyed your -panel on water resources during the Water Resources Congress meeting in Washington last week.
whole-heartedly agree that a grass root effort to acquaint the public about the importance of water resources development is very timely.
Talking about grass roots, you may be awre'of the fact that many of the states have asked their ."-ttorney Genera2s to inter-vene on the behalf of the environmentalists who are attempting to block develocment of the Cache River 1lood Control Prcject in Northe,stern Arkansas. de feel tht the taxpyers of these states are having their money used in a way they did not intend it to be used and time and efforts of their state eml loyees is also not peing used as it should be.
In an effort to do something in the State cf Missouri, I am sending to Missourifs Governor Bond a letter asking for more in-formation.
I don't know whether you will agree or not, but I would think similar letters to the governors of other states with copies to interested parties in agriculture, industry, and labol might bring some interesting results.
It would appear that in this election year the time is very ripe to get people at the grass roots level to let their represen-tatives in the legislature know how they realay stand on environ-mental problems.
kuld appreciate your kind advice on how to proceed with this and what other steps can be taken.
Sincerely,
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P.S. The following states, as far as we know, have intervened in the Cache River Case - T%isconsin, North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana,,Kentuay, and Missouri.
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CORPS TO DELAY
-1 •2 Ark. Project Effect on 11 Ducks to Be Studied
Louisiana Atty. Gen. William Guste Jr. Friday asked the U.S. Corps. c.f Engineers to delay ap-i :,pro\-al of its Cache River Basin ! project h-. Arkansas until Louisi-ana agencies could evaluate its effect on the state.
Caste said he wished to gain enough time for the Loui-siana Wild Life gind Fisheries Commission -to make an ade-quate study of the project and to comment on the corps' pro-posal."
-I am told (hat 232 miles of streams \vould be turned into • lifeless ditches and that the pro-.Lject would destroy about 105,000 • acres of the most important 's intering grounds for mallards in the 'Mississippi Flyway,' 'Gusto said.
Both the Loulsiana Governor's iCouncil on Environmental Qual-ity and the Louisiana Wild Life.' and Fisheries Commission have asked Gusto to enter into a law-suit already pending in opposi-tion to tile project.
Guste said he would deter-mine whether to file a brief as' •friitici of the court or to take an
active role in the ease.
Guste said that if the corps, \vill not voluntarily delay its i.lpro'ject, he will have to sue to:. •tprevent it from going into effect! 2: before Louisiana agencies have!
chance of evaluating it.
DRAFT
MINUTES NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
3/25/74 WASHINGTON, D.C.
MINUTES
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION MEETING, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WASHINGTON, D. C. MARCH 12, 13, 14, 1974
TUESDAY, 9:00 a.m., MARCH 12:
J. A. Riggins, Jr., President, presided as Chailman at all sessions, except as noted.
The Board of Directors, NWRA, met Tuesday morning, in the Cabinet Suite, Quality Inn-Capitol Hill, 415 New Ave. N. W., Washington, D.C. The meeting was called to and officially opened by Chairman Riggins, at 9:10 a.m. Chairman Riggins requested that roll call be given. Mr. called the roll. Present were:
Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Kansas Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wyoming R.R.Representative Exec. Director March 12, Jersey order Bronn J. A. Riggins, Jr. James F. Sorensen J. R. Barkley Robert T. Chuck John Rosholt Ray Cudney Hubert G. White Clyde E. Burdick
(in place of Judge Wm. C. Smith, Jr.) Roland Westargard (no show)
Bob Mulcock
(in place of Jerry Geist Vern Fahy Clarence Base Hal Henigson Homer M. Engelhorn John W. Simmons Edward H. Southwick Don Doncaster Karl Bergner Ronald I. Cross Carl Bronn
Not present at roll call, but appearing later were:
Clyde E. Burdick, Clarence Base, and Karl Bergner. Roland Westergard did not appear, so Nevada was not represented at this meeting.
NWRA MINUTES -2-3/25/74
A quorum was present. Robert E. Burdick was officially
recognized as Nebraska delegate, as was Bob Mulcock, representing Jerry Geist for New Mexico.
Guests were Bob Fisher, John Frazier, Lyle Martin, Roger
Thieme, Neil Johnson, Jack Ross (Chairman, Resolutions Committee), and John Sayre.
James F. Sorensen of California asked that - during his prospective absence - Doyle Boen be seated as alternate. That was moved, seconded and passed.
MINUTES OF PHOENIX_CONVENTION - November 11-16, 1973 The Minutes of the convention in Phoenix, Arizona,
November 11-16, 1973, had been circulated earlier. No corrections being offered, it was moved, seconded, and carried ttlat they be approved.
FINANCES - NWRA BUDGET - FISCAL STATUS END OF 1973
Mr. Riggins stated that a complete statement cannot be made on finances until Thursday when the report of the Conven-tion will be made.
In January the Board received a summary for calendar year '73. The unusual outlay for December 1973 was because the books were held open until most 1973 bills were paid. The auditor has done his work but not reported so far. Outgo, 1973, was $66,100, well within the budget ($71,500), with cash on hand just under $60,000. For comparison purposes the budget for 1972 was about the same as 1973. Those two years were run on virtually the same budget.
However, the forecast for 1974 was based on deficit financing of the Congressional reception and the increase in
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salaries (only Mrs. Bunting received a raise, cost-of-living or otherwise, in 1973) for 1974. However, there was a $13,000 increase of assets for the year 1973, even though two States have not paid all of last year's dues. Other States paid deficits of 1972 during 1973.
TIMING AND LOCATION OF SUMMER BOARD MEETING
Mr. Doncaster offered to host the Board meeting in
Spokane, Washington, because of the exposition. He determined that rooms in the Davenport Hotel would be available for
either August 28 and 29, or mid-July. The Hotel, within
walking distance of the exposition, requires that reservations be made at once.
Mr. Englehorn offered to host the Board in Rapid City„South Dakota. A third suggestion was Couer D'Alene, Idaho. The
suggestions were referred to the Executive Committee. WATER RIGHTS COMMITTEE - REPORT FROM HAL HENIGSON
Chairman Riggins asked for ideas on this subject, based particularly on a paper prepared by John Simmons. That paper was earlier mailed to all Directors, with the Executive Committee being asked to prepare recommendations.
A feature of the Simmons paper is continuity in the Board of Directors through a stand-in for each Director. That is, each year the States could select a Director and a Director-elect. Outgoing officers would serve on an Advisory Council.
A similar proposal was before the Board several years
ago, in an organizational study by. Gordon Scheer, then Executive
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3/25/74
-4-Director of the Colorado Water Congress.
Another proposal of the Simmons study is that industries other than Rail be allowed non-voting memberships on either the Board or an Advisory Council. [Note: Our Constitution allows the Board to increase its memberships.]
Financing an enlarged Board was discussed. This led to discussion of enlarging the activities of NWRA, and costs there-for. Suggestions included the merging of or forming an "umbrella" organization of: National Waterways Conference; American
Waterways Operators; The Water Resources Congress. It was agreed that strengthening is important, and money to do so is a problem. Mr. Sorensen suggested that California would be willing to aid additional financing to strengthen the D.C. operations, if several other States would do the same.
The Chairman suggested 24 hours elapse to sift through the ideas presented, especially relative merits of stronger State associations versus a strong and unified National Water group. Mr. Sorensen stated again "There is need for something we
are not getting".
The meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. to meet with Senator Church in his office.
After luncheon, Commissioner of Reclamation Gilbert Stamm spoke on the aims of the Bureau, the amounts allotted for certain
projects, and the.backlog. The group then adjourned to the conference room for a questions and answers sessions. All remarks are off the record.
Thereafter, Bronn called attention to Draft of bill on Flood Plains and his AAAS talk in San Francisco, with
the
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3/25/74
-5-had introduced the draft bill during a symposium of the Water Resources Congress.
The Commissioner stated an interest, and then spoke about Auburn Dam and M&I Appropriations.
In answer to a question, the Commissioner discussed water, and jurisdictions over use, in the Missouri River. He stated that a study of new water needs is being made.
Director Vern Fahy suggested that l'how best the natural flow of water could be allocated among the Statesil is their prerogative, except for the navigation issue. The USBR
has discussed with the Corps of Engineers the possibility of allocating storage space in the Missouri system of dams,
which may be an issue distinct from the uses of natural stream flows.
Mr. Riggins expressed his appreciation to the Commissioner and his staff for coming to and participating in the meeting.
Mr. Roland Robison, Jr., Associat6 Solicitor, then
presented a talk re Federal-State relations and Water Rights. Remarks are off the record, but it appears that the Department of the Interior is not preparing legislation to carry out
recommendations of the Water Commission as regards water rights. Jim Casey,professional staff, House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, was asked for views on various subjects. Remarks are off the record.
All items on the agenda were completed at 3:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned to 9 a.m., March 13, 1974.
76-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1974
A quorum was present before the opening hour of 9:00 a.m. [a record!]. At 9:00 a.m., President Riggins stated that
Mr. Rhodes, Minority Leader of the House, would be in soon for an off-the-record discussion.
Director Doncaster stated that a majority of the irrigation districts in Washington have refused to apply for permits under P.L. 92-500; this is because the Districts - as distributors of water - are not responsible for effluents. However, EPA has given the districts until July to sign applications, which are to cover direct and indirect flows reaching natural streams.
Director Rosholt observed that Idaho State has not qualified under P.L. 92-500 as an enforcing entity, whereas Washington
and Oregon have. The regional EPA office has sent sample permits to districts. Field work to develop a data bank would be required this year; "guestimated" cost per district is $150,000 annually. John Rosholt stated a belief that district's in Idaho cannot legally force farmers to act.
Director Hal Henigson stated that in Oregon guidelines for permits have not yet been determined.
Bronn reviewe6Shis earlier work to amend the Draft Act as hearings were underway in the House; his discussion with EPA's John Quarles after the Act became law; the talk by EPA's policy exec. RHETT at the Phoenix Convention as to the area-wide and the permit systems; and his recent talk jointly with RHETT and KROUSE (Subcommittee on Investigations and Review, now engaged in oversight of EPA's progress in the funding of waste treatment plant).
-7-A Board member suggested there is feeling in Congress to repeal the Water Quality Amendments of 1972. The Board authorized President Riggins, President-elect Barkley, and Treasurer Simmons to discuss that issue, and others, with
Congressman Jim Wright (Chairman, Subcommittee cited, preceding). The Board took up prospective Land Use Legislation.
Director Rosholt, Chairman, Land Use Committee, reported that House Rules Committee chose not to clear the Udall Land Use Policy bill for floor action. Rosholt reported that Congressman Sisk was king pin in the Rules Committee action, and his aid was arranged by Director Sorensen. Next action about Land Use legislation is uncertain.
Next, Mr. Riggins asked Jack Ross - Chairman of Resolu-tions Committee - for his comments to the Board. Mr. Ross noted that monetary size of backlog is not diminished by annual con-struction appropriation; further, application of September's Principles and Standards (Water Resources Council) to backlog would kill much of it. In fact, some projects would be so hard hit that detailed appraisal would not be required to eliminate them.
Therefore, Mr. Ross advised, the Association should encourage the States to come forth with their version of principles to
formulation and evaluation. The draft Investment Act by Bronn could be used to get the States started, he suggested.
Mr. Burdick pointed Ott that the interest rate promulgated by WRC is just one part of a complex problem caused by WRC's principles and standards.
-8-The Board turned to Small Projects, with Doyle Boen presenting the issue -- draft legislation which would fulfill the requirements of NWRA's Resolution 73-9. Mr. Boen had a draft, and proposed that he and Bronn get it introduced.
Mr. Boen noted that the Administration has not cleared
a small project with Congress for two years, despite Congressional requests to do so and a mounting number of eligible projects.
Bronn asked whether effort should be made to clear the road-block, or at least to inquire of Utah's delegation how their efforts to do so became stalemated, before seeking action on a proposed enlargement of the Act. The Board decided to do neither; rather, to proceed with legislation.
The prospective inclusion in purposes of Small Reclamation projects of means to enhance water quality was discussed
briefly. Boen and Bronn are given flexibility as to language for this.
The prospective summer Board meeting was discussed.
Mr. Burdick relayed Judge Smith's proposal that the meeting be in the middle west. The Board left the place and date to be fixed by the Executive Committee. Director Base advised that unless business merits the time and money required, there be no summer meeting.
In between some of the 'proceeding items, Congressman Rhodes -Minority Leader of the House - talked to and with the Board.
His views are not reported, but - generally - he believed that diligence and logic could get greater Federal investment in appropriate water development. The basis would be emerging
Recess to call on Congressional delegations. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Riggins called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. The first subject was land limitation, by Director Sorensen. He affirmed that problems continue, but "we are no closer to a bill than in the past".
REPORT ON PHOENIX CONVENTION, NOVEMBER 11-16, 1973
Mr. Phil Clemons spoke about the Phoenix convention. A.check for almost $20,000 [$19,886.44] was presented to the Association. Also, Mr. Clemons provided three copies of a complete analysis of the Convention operation.
Mr. Clemons recommended thati future site selection give preference to locations where one hotel can handle all guests; the list of registrants be taped.
The Board formally stated its appreciation to Mr. Clemons for a splendid convention, a great evening out, his superior financial management, and a helpful after-action report. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
Dr. Donald A. Spencer, Ecologist, National Agricultural Chemicals Association, with offices in Washington, D.C., made a most informative presentation about chemicals, wildlife conditions, and Federal laws. In that he was critical of
features which NWRA had tried to correct during the legislative process, with little help from industry.
As a biologist, he asserted that change does not necessarily mean degradation of wildlife. Some changes can be made without upsetting wildlife, and laws should so provide.
Dr. Spencer stated that over 200 million acres have been set aside for wildlife, Pennsylvania having about 1 million acres in reservation.
-10-Dr. Spencer said that EPA is moving into chemical limitations rather cautiously, that the National Resources Defense Council keeps pushing for stringent regulations. He warned that agriculturists would have to be alert for
restric-tions on acrilan, xylene, copper sulphate, 2 4-D and other herbicides. Board members thanked him for his talk.
WATER RIGHTS AND LAND LIMITATION
Director Hal Henigson reported that the Water Rights Committee has not recommended that the Moss bill, S.28,
January 1973, be acted upon. Bronn reviewed the origin of the bill.
Extensive discussion led to the conclusion that NWRA not push S. 28 now.
PERMITS AND THE WATER _QUALITY ACT OF 1972
The Board asked Directors from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to provide Bronn a factual account of requirements for peLmits, with cost and other compliance factors stated. Bronn is to keep KROUSE (House Poublic Works staff) informed, with view to determining if oversight hearings are to be requested.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
Discussion centered on standards and a possible grant program. Director Sorensen reported that the Department of Agriculture is not yet ready to talk about standards, but
apparently is considering a grant program related to agricultural discharges. Needs should be made known to the Department.
Director Henigson said the Pacific Northwest paper on permits might include any evident nepd for grants.
Mr. Barkley stated, with regard to possible oversight hearings, that NWRA might form some sort of coalition of
water-interested organizations. At about this point, President Riggins asked incoming President Barkley to take the chair. FUTURE ACTIONS
Mr. Sorensen observed that the "coalition" idea relates also to NWRA staff. He recalled the Salt Lake City resolution to increase dues up to 25%, to which only four States - not including California - have responded favorably. People in California, he said, are thinking about national actions in more fields of concern; for that, more money might be raised provided other States would help.
Closer working relationships with Western States' Water Council should be developed, he urged, and also consideration
should be given to alliance as evident in a unified letterhead -for common actions.
A discussion,as Mr. Sorensen requested, embraced possible needs for actions, States' abilities to raise funds, the
results that donors of increased funds would expect therefrom, and the duties of Editor Fox under his contract (to write
"Water Life").
Treasurer Simmons stated that his objective -- in proposing reorganization of the Board I was to stimulate thought. This being now achieved, he suggested that each Director write his thoughts to incoming President Barkley, who was presiding.
Mr. Sorensen noted the backlog of authorized construction as a feature requiring greater NWRA work in Washington.
-12--Mr. Simmons suggested that the Association set relative priorities of actions required, and scope of work for each year.
Bronn observed that the Resolutions Committee had - at
one time - rejected the idea of fixing priorities. He noted also
that at the Salt Lake City convention he had informed the
nominating committee that: States ought to review their
needs which require concerted attention at national level; from those, abstract an up-to-the-moment action program; then get
a new seems
Executive Director for the revised task. [This sequence appropriate still, I neglected to add.]
After further discussion, including desire for accelerated construction, the Board agreed that each member is to write
President Barkley by April 1. Letters are to cover: Board reorganization; methods of establishing priorities (presumably as to aims in Resolutions); working relations with other
National organizations; D.C. staff; funds. Barkley and Bronn will abstract views by June 1, and refer to either the Executive Committee or the full Board for action at summer Board sessions.
The chair recognized Mr. Bob Fischer, acting for the chairman of the Municipal and Industrial Water Committee. Mr. Fischer stated that the Federal water development program are enphasizing M&I water. Therefore, the M&I Committee may
be of assitance to the Board and is ready for any actions desired. A motion then was made:
To change bank account from Farmington, New Mexico to Washington, D. C. Motion approved, seconded, and passed.
-13-A paper by Bronn about features of his -13-A-13-A-13-AS speech in San Francisco was distributed to each Board member; it suggests that a revised water uses committee might tackle the issue of Principles and Standards. A meeting of the Executive Committee was then held (see Board letter dated March 21, 1974).
Addendum:
A RECEPTION was held in the Rayburn House Office Building, Rooms B-338, 339, and 340, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to honor the Water and Power Resources Subcommittees of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committees of the Congress, Patrons: Hon.
Frank Church, Chairman, Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources; and the Hon. Harold T. Johnson, Chairman,House
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Mr. Roland Westergard State Engineer 201 S. Fall StreetCarson City, Nevada 89701 Dear Roland:"
J. A. (TED) RIGGINS, JR., President (Arizona) J. R. BARKLEY, First Vice President (Colorado) ROBERT T CHUCK. Second Vice President (Hawaii)
JOHN W. SIMMONS, Treasurer (Texas/
MILO W. HOISVEEN. Past ,Piare g sRidEe C nt (North Dakota) lo :
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March 15, 1974
We are very sorry that you were unable to join the Board for this week's sessions. Copies of the minutes will be furnished you in about 10 days.
One of our principal concerns is to help the States to develop new policies for Federal investments in water
resources. We hope to do this while the Administration is working toward the same purpose under Section 80 of H.R:10203 which the President signed last week. A copy of that section is enclosed. Also enclosed are papers distributed to the Board during the sessions.
The next session of the Board will be in Denver some time in July, probably July 25 and 26.
Enclosures
Copy to J. R. Barkley w/o encl.
DIRECTORS
J. A. (Ted) Riggins, Jr. James F. Sorensen, Calif. J. R. Barkley. Colo. Robert T. Chuck, Hawaii John A. Rosholt, Idaho
Chris C. Green, Kans. Hubert G. White, Mont.
Judge William C. Smith, Jr.. Nebr. Roland Westergard, Nev. Jerry D. Geist, N. Mex.
Sincerely,
Carl H. Bronn
Milo W. 1--loisyeen. N. D. E. F. (Don) Doncaster. Wash. Clarence Base, Okla. Marlin T. Kurtz. Wyo. Harold Henigson. Ore. Paul W. Scott
Homer Engelhorn. S. D. Railroad Representative. Wash John W. Simmons. Tex, Wesley D Ewart.
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AGENDA MARCH BOARD MEETING
NWRA
March 12, 13, 14, 1974
A. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 9 A.M. - CABINET SUITE
QUALITY INN-CAPTTOL HILL, 415 New Jersey Ave. N.W. Washington,
P.C.
...Minutes.of latest meeting - November 1973
.'..Discussion of finances, Fiscal Status end of 1973 ...Timing and location of summer Board meeting;
... Report from NWRA Chairman of Water Rights Committee [Director Hal Henigson];
...Suggestions.by Treasurer John Simmons as to
modifications of organization of Board of Directors, with views of Executive Committee;
[Leave action on the suggestions until Thursday].
...RECESS at 10:45 A.M. Officers and - John Rosholt
are to meet with Senator'Frank.Church in his office. Other Directors are free to call on Congressional dele!gations
...LUNCHEON - CONGRESSIONAL ROOM, MAIN FLOOR [Cash bar opens
12:30 PROMPTLY 11:45 a.m.]
GUESTS OF HONOR:
Commissioner of Reclamation and Assistants
[Perhaps also Assistant Secretary for Land and Water, JACK HORTON] Talk by Commissioner of Reclamation
at end of luncheon - Informal discussion afterward .AFTERNOON
...Discussion of views about Water Rights within the Department of Interior by Mr. Roland G. Robison, Jr., Associate Solicitor, Division of Energy and Resources, Department of Interior
Will concede on items list for Wednesday as time permits.
-2-B. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 9:00 A.M. OPEN
...Reports from Directors of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, on urgent problems in Columbia and tributary basins.
...Director John Rosholt, Chairman of NW.RA Land Use Committee will report on that legislation.
...Bronn for rundown of
--.:House Committee restructuring, as proposed by Select Committee;
..DENR legislation;
..Appropriations Committee hearings; ..Wage and Hour legislation;
..Project evaluation under WRC criteria. ...Director James Sorensen on
--..Land limitation;
..California convention. 1.
..Early Recess to call on Congressional Delegations C. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 9:00 A.M. OPEN
...Phil Clemons, Phoenix Convention Coordinator to give report of the Phoenix Convention.
...Further views on .interests of NWRA on permits and agricultural chemicals.
...Decisions on actions -- any -- by NWRA during 1974 on: ..Water rights and land limitation;
..Permits and the Water Quality Act of 1972;. ..Agricultural chemicals;
..Reorganization of the Board of Directors.
...Discussion of NWRA Committees, and decisions about their missions for 1974.
...Miscellaneous
...RECEPTION, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING ROOMS B-338, 339 and 340
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AGENDA MARCH BOARD MEETING
NWRA
March 12, 13, 14, 1974
A. 'TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 9 A.M. - CABINET SUITE
QUALITY INN-CAPITOL HILL, 415 New Jersey Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C.
...Minutes of latest meeting - November 1973
...Discussion of finances', Fiscal Status end of 1973 ...Timing and location of summer Board meeting;
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Report from NWRA Chairman of Water Rights Committee [Director Hal Henigson];
...Suggestions by Treasurer John Simmons as to
modifications of organization of Board of Directors, with views of Executive Committee;
[Leave action on the suggestions until Thursday].
...RECESS at 1045 A.M. Officers and John Rosholt
are to meet with Senator Frank Church in his office. Other Directors are free to call on Congressional' -. delegations.
...LUNCHEON - CONGRESSIONAL ROOM, MAIN FLOOR [Cash bar opens
12:30 PROMPTLY 11:45 a.m.]
GUESTS OF HONOR:
Commissioner of Reclamation and Assistants
[Perhaps also Assistant Secretary for Land and Water, JACK HORTON] Talk by Commissioner of Reclamation
at end of luncheon - Informal discussion afterward ...AFTERNOON
...Discussion of views about Water Rights within the Department of Interior by Mr. Roland G. Robison, Jr., Associate Solicitor, Division of Energy and Resources, Department of Interior
concede on items list for Wednesday as time permits.
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-2-B. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 9:00 A.M. OPEN
...Reports from Directors of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, on urgent problems in Columbia and tributary basins.
...Director John Rosholt, Chaiiman of NWRA Land Use Committee will report on that legislation.
...Bronn for rundown of
--.House Committee restructuring, as proposed by Select Committee;
..DENR legislation;
..Appropriations Committee hearings; ..Wage and Hour legislation;
..Project evaluation under WRC criteria. ...Director James Sorensen on
--..Land limitation;
..California convention.
..Early Recess to call on Congressional Delegations C. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 9:00 A.M. OPEN
...Phil Clemons, Phoenix Convention Coordinator to give report of the Phoenix Convention.
...Further views on interests of NWRA on permits and agricultural chemicals.
...Decisions on actions -- if any -- by NWRA during ..Water rights and land limitation;
..Permits and the Water Quality Act of 1972; ..Agricultural chemicals;
..Reorganization of the Board of Directors.
1974 on:
...Discussion of NWRA Committees, and decisions about their missions for 1974.
...Miscellaneous
...RECEPTION, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. t RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING ROOMS B-338, 339 and 340
AtlanticRichfieldCompany Colony Development Operation
Operator 1500 Security Life Building
Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone 303 266 3741
Mr. J. A. Riggins, President
National Water Resources Association 111 Monroe Phoenix, Arizona Dear Mr. Riggins:
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March 12, 1974 RP—I)There's been much talk lately about the environmental and socio-economic impacts of a commercial oil shale industry in the West. To help inform the public on some of the complex issues involved in oil shale development, Colony Development Operation is conducting a one-day symposium entitled Oil Shale, A Symposium for Environmental Leaders: The Colony Case Study. It will be held at Colorado Women's College in Denver, April 19, 1974.
An introductory orientation will be followed by workshop sessions which are intended to stimulate an open exchange of opinions on various aspects of the Colony project. We want to learn as well as inform. A spokesman for each workshop will then summa-rize the group's discussions in a general session.
The symposium has been formulated and will be guided by a special Overview
Committee of nationally-known scientists who have reviewed Colony's environmental programs regularly. These people include: Dr. Stanley A. Cain of the University of California at Santa Cruz (Plant Ecology); Dr. W. Harry Everhart of Cornell University (Aquatic Biology); Dr. David Gates of the University of Michigan
(Ecophysics); Dr. Stanley A. Schumm of Colorado State University (Geomorphology); Dr. Gustav A. Swanson of Colorado State University (Wildlife); and Dr. Ross S. Whaley of the University of Massachusetts (Regional Planning).
The symposium program, highlighted by the closing address from Alan G. Kirk, II, Assistant Administrator, Enforcement and General Counsel, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, is outlined in the enclosed brochure. We look forward to
your participation at this symposium.
HMD,PDK:crl Enc.
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MAR is 1974
Cordially, Hollis M. Dole General Manager Colony Developmenta-m-PDr. Paul D. Kilburn
Environmental Coordinator Colony Development Operation
TO: DIRECTORS DATE: March 12, 1974 SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
The agricultural views of the National Water Commission seem to be in disrepute. So what is the agricultural picture NWRA should
have in view as we seek Federal funding ,of water projects which affect agriculture?
The AAAS Symposium at San Francisco did not develop concensus on an Agriculture Future. But a view of the Department of Agriculture follows. The view is from "American Agriculture -- Its Capacity to Produce", December, 1973.
"Output could continue to climb into the mid-1980's, as more land comes into production and yields mount up. Part of the greater pro-duction capacity would come from expanded use of cropland. But most of the potential would come from higher yields. In brief, we could --under the conditions outlined in this study -- achieve a 50-percent increase in feed grain production by 1985, a one-third increase in soy-bean production, a 44-percent increase in beef cow numbers, a 30-percent increase in cotton production, a fourfold increase in production of
peanuts, and a doubling of rice output."
"Irrigated Land. Acreage under irrigation is expected to grow
from 35-1/2 million in 1985. This is based on potential private develop-ment and projects authorized and funded by the Bureau of Reclamation.
One factor limiting greater expansion is the relatively long time needed for irrigation development.
Other restraints:
Limited availability of water for private development.
Environmental concerns which may put brakes on drainage and clearing, particularly in coastal areas.
Probable loss by 1985 of 840,000 acres of irrigated land in Texas because of declining water table.
Over the next 10 or 15 years, irrigation development is projected for Florida for fruit and vegetable production, and for the Delta States, primarily for rice and -cotton.
There could be further development in Nebraska, Kansas, and North Dakota. Increases are projected for Oklahoma and Texas through 1980, followed by a dropoff in irrigation due to depletion of water in the Texas High Plains.
Added acreage in the Mountain States would come primarily from limited public development. Development in the Pacific States would be mainly due to public projects in Washington and Oregon, and to im-plementation of the State water plan in California."
