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Reclamation EIS limited analysis to two main alternatives (Black Rock and Wymer)
Black Rock
- A reservoir in Black Rock Valley east of Yakima that would be filled with water pumped from Columbia R.
- Water would be delivered to Roza and Sunnyside ID’s in lieu of Yakima River diversions, some of which would stay in the river for fishery purposes
- Benefit to cost ratio for Black Rock low (.16)
- Issues with geology, Hanford