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It may seem to be a good idea on the surface however if this or any reservoir is drained for ecological reasons, do not overlook the fact that alien species, probably cheatgrass in this case, will immediately take over the void left behind the water. The cost of planting back the many species that would inhabit such a place really could be better spent elsewhere to preserve more land as open space.