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location, type, and other matters in connection with the protection 

 have not as yet been determined. It is hope that a satisfactory 

 arrang'ement will be arrived at. 



The Bureau of Reclamation is also constructing the Boca Dam 

 on the Little Truckee River in Nevada County, the impounded waters 

 to be used in the State of Nevada. The fish protection for the outlet 

 on this dam has been arranged for and construction is in progress. 



The work of the Bureau of Hydraulics is such that it affects indi- 

 viduals and companies using water throughout the State. Practically 

 all people recognize the importance of the State's waters and the users 

 jealously guard their rights. No structure placed in a diversion may 

 interfere Avith the Hoav of water or hinder the use thereof. Much of 

 the trouble that this Commission has had in the past with respect to 

 lishways and fish screens has been brought on by lack of understanding 

 as to the water user's viewpoint and needs. Beginning with the writer's 

 first emplojnnent with this Commission every effort has been made to 

 bring about a better understanding between the water user and the 

 Commission. It is felt that such improved relations may best be 

 realized by having the responsibilities in connection with the Bureau 

 work rest entireh^ in the chief in order that a well-defined policy may 

 be carried out ; and this will also reflect in more economical operations. 



It is to be hoped that the conservationists concerned in the pro- 

 tection of fish life will interest and educate themselves in fishwaj^ and 

 fish screen matters, so that they in turn and with understanding will 

 realize the problems of the water users and this Commission and assist 

 in the consummation of better relations. 



There is also a need for a more reasonable fish screen law. and it 

 appears that there is a realization that the sportsmen through their 

 agency, the Commission, will necessarily absorb in part, if not entirely, 

 the installation costs — with certain reservations as to special users of 

 water — and the responsibility for operation and maintenance, w^hich 

 will be materially less with good original construction resting upon the 

 owner and the water user. 



