All the water rights should be reserved for the people. 

 I'm for water and irrigation in this state to the full 

 extent. Every drop we can get is needed. If we don't 

 use it, we'll lose it. Idaho will sell the water to 

 California or Washington. 



If it weren't for irrigation, the state would be barren. 

 We need water for the people, for trees, grass, alfalfa 

 fields, cattle, etc. Let's keep this state green! 



Water from irrigation helps to promote rainfall - water 

 begets water. Every gallon possible should be for Montana 

 people. 



Plains 



The public meeting in Plains was held on the evening of 

 October 20, 1988, at the Plains High School. 



Doug Farrell, Cabinet Resource Group 



,%' A person living on Noxon Rapids Reservoir reported that 

 algae growth this year was much heavier than it has ever 

 been. Is this a condition of warm weather or slower 

 streamflows, and are there trends along these lines? 



Response: The Water Quality Bureau has reported an 

 increase in algae statewide due to drought conditions. 

 Some of the worst algae blooms have been recorded in 

 reservoirs. Factors affecting the algae growth include 

 reduced water volumes, increased nutrients, and lack of 

 scouring flows. 



•' What is the timeline for being able to set a total 



nutrient goal for the Clark Fork? The Cabinet Resource 

 Group strongly support efforts on nutrient loading. 



Response: The tri-state studies are expected to provide 

 useful information and goals within a three-year period; 

 approximately 1991. 



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