The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-09-27
PROJECT HEADS DISCUSS
RECLAMATION PROBLEMS
Project Manager Hough Tells of
Plans Adopted at Denver Con-
ference Last Week.

Project Manager f. G. Hough re-
turned Monday morning from Den
yer where during the past week he
was in attendance at conference of
Project managers and principal en-
gineers of the Reclamation Service.
The conference was presided over
by A p Davis, Director and Chief
Engineer; F. E. Weymouth, Chief of
Construction, and r. F. Walter. his
first assistant, together with others
of the Denver organization were
present as also were the project
managers of all but two projects.
The sessions lasted from Monday
to Friday and numerous matters
affecting the separate business of
each project were dealt with by the
Director and Chief of Construction
between times.
One of the most important matters
considered was preparation of esti-
mates for the fiscal year 1918. that
is from July l, 1917 to June 30,
1913. During this period it is esti-
mated that there will be about S.
100000 available for expenditure
from the reclamation fund. For the
Truekee-Carson project the princi-
pal items provided for were opera
ton and maintenance, extension of
the lateral system and of irrigable
areas and land development, and
construction in units not yet proyid-
cd with irrigation works under the
project system. Liberal provision
was also made for desirable progress
in the construction of deep drain
age system, the estimate for this
feature having ben made in antici-
patton of a favorable vote by water
users in time TO permit of an active
construction campaign during Fiscal
Year 1918.
At the conference a great many
important problems affecting the var
ious projects were considered with
the result that a great many excel
lent points were brought out that
will undoubtedly result in general
Improvement throughout the Service.
Different project managers were as
signed to lead the discussions of the
various subjects, among which were
the following.
Concrete and Protection of Struc-
lures from Freezing, by Mr. j. l..
Lytel, Strawberry Valley project,
Utah.
Temporary Relief of Seeped Lands
with particular reference TO relief
needed, by whom determined and
how, extent of relief, etc. by Mr..
Andrew Weiss, North Plate project,
Nebraska.
The Organization for Operation
and Maintenance of Project, by Mr..
r. X. Tiffany, Sunnyside project,
Washington.
Care and Attention Necessary for
Maintenance of Wood Pipes, by Cal
win Casteel, Okanogan project, Wash
ington.
Care and Attention Necessary for
Maintenance of Metal fumes, by
Fred D. Pyle, Uncompahgre Valley
project, Colorado.
Losses from Canals and Protec-
tion from Seepage Losses, by Mr.. J..
II. Miner, Grand Valley project, Col
orado.
Methods of Delivery of Water, by
Mr.. A. n. Burch, Orland Project,
California.
Maintenance and Stability of Ca
nal banks, by Mr.. ]. B. Bond, Black
feet project, Montana.
Rules and regulations for Determ-
| ination of Irrigable Areas, by Mr..
d. w. Cole, Boise Project, Idaho.
Numerous other subjects were
considered among which were the
operation and maintenance of drains,
! improvements of the accounting sys-
tenn and property record, methods
of purchasing, and division of work
between the Washington, Denver and
Project Offices The central idea
/ seemed to be that all methods should
be simplifed to the fullest extent
possible. A number of notifications
of present methods were suggested
as desirable from the standpoint of
economy of labor and expense and
the promotion of general efficiency.
/ A great deal of interest was man
ifested by those in attendance and
all participated in the discussions.
There was a general feeling of en-
couragement and optimism prevalent
at the gathering, and the men from
the projects returned to their homes
resolved TO continue their efforts
with renewed yigor. An excellent
spirit of cooperation among reclama-
ton men prevails as a result of the
inspiring leadership Of Secretary
Lane, Director Davis, and Chief of
Construction Weymouth
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