Reality is sometimes very distasteful, especially in this situation for 
those of us who love wildlife and the places that this wildlife lives. 
However, in the grand scheme of things decisions are made in favor for the 
many rather than the few. As a wildlife rehabilitator, researcher and 
defender of wildlife I have dealt with many land use issues over the years. 
The battle over these issues have left me angry, frustrated and weary. 
Water is becoming more and more valuable in our region and the value of 
that commodity is going to weigh heavily in favor of how it benefits the 
"owners" of said water.

This plan was approved in 2021 by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. 
Humans and their lifestyle is what this water is being managed for. 
Agriculture, oil and gas, industry and municipal use is what most of the 
impoundments in the region are in existence for. Those are the heavy 
hitters that drive our economy and our lives. Wildlife does benefit from 
this water, but takes a backseat when infrastructure needs repair, upgrades 
and expansion. The challenge for most of us in regards to these issues is 
that we usually don't find out until the 11th hour.

Wildlife that isn't consumed by humans is loved, but is it truly valued? 
How do we get everyone to value wildlife is the $64 question. 

Here is a link to the approved plan which explains the full scope of the 
project: 

https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/CWCB/0/edoc/215078/FarmersReservoirIrrigationCompany-BarrLakeMaximumNormalOperatingWaterLevelRaise_Application.pdf

Respectfully,
Michael Tincher
Loveland, CO

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