The Bureau of Reclamation used the information from the Salinity Investigation of the Glenwood-Dotsero Springs Unit to select the 'West Salt Creek - DG' plan as the most desirable, because it satisfies co-equal objectives of the Colorado River Water Quality Improvement (CRWQI): maximizing salt reduction and being comparatively cost effective. More detailed evaporation pond designs, estimates, and environmental work has been completed. Authorization for the project will not be sought until other more cost-effective units of the CRWQI have been implemented. The URS Corporation was presented a 1982 Grand Award of Engineering Excellence by the American Consulting Engineers Council for its work on this project.