(a) Nothing has been done relative to the protection or establishment of water rights in this district other than to see that the lands which are now under cultivation receive the water which they need for irrigation. Homesteaders located above, and in some cases intermingled with, the irrigable allotments are at the present time using the entire low-water flow of the creeks, leaving no water available for the additional development of these lands. It is proposed, therefore, to establish the Indian water rights as of the date of establishment of the reservation, or at least as of the date of the setting aside of the irrigable allotments which would be 1905. The latter date would be sufficient as no homesteads were taken up in this district until 1911.

(b) This project contemplates the construction of 40 miles of canal with capacities varying from 10 cubic feet per second to 4 cubic feet per second to irrigate approximately 2,500 acres. This work could be done entirely with an Indian crew with the exception of one foreman to supervise the work. The ditching is extremely easy and very few small structures are required so that the money would be practically all spent for labor and team hire.

(c) The project contemplates the construction of 13 miles of ditch with a 4 cubic feet per second capacity to irrigate 600 acres of Indian lands in four allotments. This project is entirely similar to project (b).

(d) This contemplates the rehabilitation of present irrigation ditches constructed by the Indians themselves.

(e) It is proposed to clear the sage brush and level the land ready for cultivation on the 3,100 acres to be covered by the development of proposed items (b) and (c).

Under this item it is contemplated making a complete survey and investigation into the cost and feasibility of watering approximately 8,000 acres of irrigable land under the White River. There is no question relative to the water supply as during the last year, which is the shortest water supply year of history, the minimum flow of White River was 75 second-feet.

(g) There are two small isolated allotments on Sweet Water Creek and four on the upper end of White River. Under this item, it is proposed to install small pumping units for the irrigation of these tracts.

COLVILLE RESERVATION IRRIGATION PROJECT

Mr. O'NEAL. The next item is the "Colville project, $15,000."
Mr. DODD. The justification for this item is as follows:

The Colville Reservation in Okanogan and Ferry Counties, Wash., contains an area of 526,227 acres with an Indian population of 3,118. The irrigable area of some 6,000 acres is scattered over the reservation in 3 separate units-Nespelem, San Poil, and Hall Creek.

The construction cost to June 30, 1936, was $195,019.01 and the operation and maintenance cost $84,538.04.

The Hall Creek unit, located near Inchelium and comprising the Stranger Creek and Hall Creek areas, is the least developed of these units in proportion to irrigation possibilities. Although this unit has an adequate water supply, if properly developed, the distribution facilities are entirely inadequate. With an irrigable area of approximately 3,800 acres only about 300 acres are under constructed works. With an allotment of $25,000 from the Public Works Administration this system is now being extended by enlarging the main canals and by additional lateral construction. An additional amount of $15,000 is necessary to complete the canal system and to provide for additional water either by connecting the Hall Creek unit with the Twin Lakes Reservoir or by developing additional water at the La Fleur Meadow site on Hall Creek.

Suitable farming land on this reservation is very limited and as farming is practically the only means these Indians have of becoming self-supporting, it is of urgent importance that irrigation facilities be provided as quickly as possible, particularly in connection with the livestock industry. Cattle raising should prove highly successful in the Incheliun Valley provided winter feed can be produced at a reasonable cost. With a dependable average annual water supply of about 7,000 acre-feet, derived from Twin Lakes Storage Reservoir in addition to water developed on Hall Creek, and with an adequate distributary system which will be inexpensive to operate and maintain, it is believed that completion of the Hall Creek irrigation system will furnish the assistance most needed to assure success of the industry to which these Indians must look for their main support.

Nothing has been done relative to the protection or establishment of water in this district other than to see that the lands which are now under culti1 receive the water which they need for irrigation. Homesteaders located and in some cases intermingled with, the irrigable allotments are at the it time using the entire low-water flow of the creeks, leaving no water availor the additional development of these lands. It is proposed, therefore, to lish the Indian water rights as of the date of establishment of the reservation, least as of the date of the setting aside of the irrigable allotments which would 05. The latter date would be sufficient as no homesteads were taken up in istrict until 1911.

This project contemplates the construction of 40 miles of canal with capacarying from 10 cubic feet per second to 4 cubic feet per second to irrigate ximately 2,500 acres. This work could be done entirely with an Indian with the exception of one foreman to supervise the work. The ditching is remely easy and very few small structures are required so that the money ould be practically all spent for labor and team hire.

(c) The project contemplates the construction of 13 miles of ditch with a 4 cubic feet per second capacity to irrigate 600 acres of Indian lands in four allotments. This project is entirely similar to project (b).

(d) This contemplates the rehabilitation of present irrigation ditches constructed by the Indians themselves.

(e) It is proposed to clear the sage brush and level the land ready for cultivation on the 3,100 acres to be covered by the development of proposed items (b) and (c).

Under this item it is contemplated making a complete survey and investigation into the cost and feasibility of watering approximately 8,000 acres of irrigable land under the White River. There is no question relative to the water supply as during the last year, which is the shortest water supply year of history, the minimum flow of White River was 75 second-feet.

(g) There are two small isolated allotments on Sweet Water Creek and four on the upper end of White River. Under this item, it is proposed to install small pumping units for the irrigation of these tracts.

COLVILLE RESERVATION IRRIGATION PROJECT

Mr. O'NEAL. The next item is the "Colville project, $15,000."
Mr. DODD. The justification for this item is as follows:

The Colville Reservation in Okanogan and Ferry Counties, Wash., contains an area of 526,227 acres with an Indian population of 3,118. The irrigable area of some 6,000 acres is scattered over the reservation in 3 separate units-Nespelem, San Poil, and Hall Creek.

The construction cost to June 30, 1936, was $195,019.01 and the operation and maintenance cost $84,538.04.

The Hall Creek unit, located near Inchelium and comprising the Stranger Creek and Hall Creek areas, is the least developed of these units in proportion to irrigation possibilities. Although this unit has an adequate water supply, if properly developed, the distribution facilities are entirely inadequate. With an irrigable area of approximately 3,800 acres only about 300 acres are under constructed works. With an allotment of $25,000 from the Public Works Administration this system is now being extended by enlarging the main canals and by additional lateral construction. An additional amount of $15,000 is necessary to complete the canal system and to provide for additional water either by connecting the Hall Creek unit with the Twin Lakes Reservoir or by developing additional water at the La Fleur Meadow site on Hall Creek.

Suitable farming land on this reservation is very limited and as farming is practically the only means these Indians have of becoming self-supporting, it is of urgent importance that irrigation facilities be provided as quickly as possible, particularly in connection with the livestock industry. Cattle raising should prove highly successful in the Incheliun Valley provided winter feed can be produced at a reasonable cost. With a dependable average annual water supply of about 7,000 acre-feet, derived from Twin Lakes Storage Reservoir in addition to water developed on Hall Creek, and with an adequate distributary system which will be inexpensive to operate and maintain, it is believed that completion of the Hall Creek irrigation system will furnish the assistance most needed to assure success of the industry to which these Indians must look for their main support.

NAVAJO IRRIGATION PROJECT, UTAH

Mr. O'NEAL. The next item is for the Navajos in Utah, $10,000 Mr. DODD. The justification in support of this item is as follows: There are two units involved. Montezuma Creek project is located on More zuma Creek, approximately 30 miles east of Bluff City, Utah

The water supply is to be diverted from Montezuma Creek, an ephemeral stream. The irrigable area which is limited to the water supply is estallated to. be approximately 200 acres. By direct diversion and dry farming, a few I:. are at the present time cultivating several small patches along this crees. principal crops which can be produced are, corn, alfalfa, beans, and mel- no It is proposed to construct a small reinforced concrete diversion dam a- ! tributary system, complete with structures. When this project is completes; t.s estimated that at least 30 Indian families can sustain themselves through ag”cultural pursuits. At least, a like number of Indians residing within the vic" ty of the project will be indirectly benefited by trading with the Indians living cầ the project.

Estimated cost:

Diversion dam ..
Distributary system.

Total....

The other project is located near Oljeto Store, Utah, which is approximately 30 miles north of Kaventa, Ariz.

The water supply for this project is to be diverted from an ephemeral stream and springs which flow from under the banks of the stream. The irrat je ar is approximately 200 acres, none of which is cultivated at the present time. I soil is a sandy loam and the principal crops which may be raised are corn, alfalı beans, melons, and some garden truck.

It is proposed to construct a small concrete diversion dam across the wash is estimated that at least 30 families may be gainfully employed on this iar i in producing profitable crops. Other Indians raising flocks in the vicinity was be benefited by trading meat for farm products.

Mr. O'NEAL. That is purely an Indian project?

Mr. WATHEN. Yes, sir. The money will not be reimbursable so Jorg as the land remains in Indian ownership.

Mr. O'NEAL. Is that the total amount that will be required?
Mr. WATHEN. The $10,000 will complete the Navajo project.

UNCOMPAHGRE PROJECT

Mr. O'NEAL. The next item is the "Uncompahgre project, $10,000) * Mr. DODD. The justification in support of this item is as follows The construction program for this division of the former Uintah Indian Barrvation contemplates the following work:

(a) Adjudication surveys

th Construction Willow Creek irrigation system, 40 miles, for 2,500 acres. (e: Irrigation system, 13 miles, for 600 acres

(d) Improvement Bitter Creek irrigation system..

te. Land subjugation, 3,100 acres, Hill and Willow Creeks.

if White River investigation, 8,000 acres.

og Irrigation system Upper Sweetwater and White River a lotments, 500

The current appropriation act provides $10,000 to start this program It played to prosite the balar ce of the work over a period of several years The Ind ans are desirous of having this work done as the areas to be devel, ped are in the certer of a good grazing district If it is possible for them to raise a little water feed, the Indians can increase their present cattle ar i sheep berla very materially, this giving them a chance to make an independent lavang.

(a) Nothing has been done relative to the protection or establishment of water rights in this district other than to see that the lands which are now under cultivation receive the water which they need for irrigation. Homesteaders located above, and in some cases intermingled with, the irrigable allotments are at the present time using the entire low-water flow of the creeks, leaving no water available for the additional development of these lands. It is proposed, therefore, to establish the Indian water rights as of the date of establishment of the reservation, or at least as of the date of the setting aside of the irrigable allotments which would be 1905. The latter date would be sufficient as no homesteads were taken up in this district until 1911.

(b) This project contemplates the construction of 40 miles of canal with capacities varying from 10 cubic feet per second to 4 cubic feet per second to irrigate approximately 2,500 acres. This work could be done entirely with an Indian crew with the exception of one foreman to supervise the work. The ditching is extremely easy and very few small structures are required so that the money would be practically all spent for labor and team hire.

(c) The project contemplates the construction of 13 miles of ditch with a 4 cubic feet per second capacity to irrigate 600 acres of Indian lands in four allotments. This project is entirely similar to project (b).

(d) This contemplates the rehabilitation of present irrigation ditches constructed by the Indians themselves.

(e) It is proposed to clear the sage brush and level the land ready for cultivation on the 3,100 acres to be covered by the development of proposed items (b) and (c).

Under this item it is contemplated making a complete survey and investigation into the cost and feasibility of watering approximately 8,000 acres of irrigable land under the White River. There is no question relative to the water supply as during the last year, which is the shortest water supply year of history, the minimum flow of White River was 75 second-feet.

(g) There are two small isolated allotments on Sweet Water Creek and four on the upper end of White River. Under this item, it is proposed to install small pumping units for the irrigation of these tracts.

COLVILLE RESERVATION IRRIGATION PROJECT

Mr. O'NEAL. The next item is the "Colville project, $15,000."
Mr. DODD. The justification for this item is as follows:

The Colville Reservation in Okanogan and Ferry Counties, Wash., contains an area of 526,227 acres with an Indian population of 3,118. The irrigable area of some 6,000 acres is scattered over the reservation in 3 separate units-Nespelem, San Poil, and Hall Creek.

The construction cost to June 30, 1936, was $195,019.01 and the operation and maintenance cost $84,538.04.

The Hall Creek unit, located near Inchelium and comprising the Stranger Creek and Hall Creek areas, is the least developed of these units in proportion to irrigation possibilities. Although this unit has an adequate water supply, if properly developed, the distribution facilities are entirely inadequate. With an irrigable area of approximately 3,800 acres only about 300 acres are under constructed works. With an allotment of $25,000 from the Public Works Administration this system is now being extended by enlarging the main canals and by additional lateral construction. An additional amount of $15,000 is necessary to complete the canal system and to provide for additional water either by connecting the Hall Creek unit with the Twin Lakes Reservoir or by developing additional water at the La Fleur Meadow site on Hall Creek.

Suitable farming land on this reservation is very limited and as farming is practically the only means these Indians have of becoming self-supporting, it is of urgent importance that irrigation facilities be provided as quickly as possible, particularly in connection with the livestock industry. Cattle raising should prove highly successful in the Incheliun Valley provided winter feed can be produced at a reasonable cost. With a dependable average annual water supply of about 7,000 acre-feet, derived from Twin Lakes Storage Reservoir in addition to water developed on Hall Creek, and with an adequate distributary system which will be inexpensive to operate and maintain, it is believed that completion of the Hall Creek irrigation system will furnish the assistance most needed to assure success of the industry to which these Indians must look for their main support.