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2 developments, drainage return flows to the river have increased in recent years. While the quality of the water being delivered to Mexico during the winter of 1961-1962 was generally not as desirable as upstream storage, it was equal to or better than the supply available from many irrigated areas that are successfully irrigated adjacent to Mexico in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. The increased salinity was foreseen and provided for when the Treaty was negotiated. Threat of Mexico to Take Problem to International Court of Justice It has been stated that Mexico has threatened to take this matter to the International Court of Justice unless it is resolved promptly. In view of the background of the Treaty negotiations and legislative history of the Treaty in the United States Senate, all of which transpired before the Treaty was considered by the Mexican Senate, Mexico certainly could not be confident of a favorable decision. If such an action were initiated by Mexico it would preclude the United States from further consideration of any remedial action in this country. By the time such litigation was concluded, the current salinity problem may have been alleviated by the normal operation of the drainage system already constructed and in operation in the United States. Therefore, Mexico's threat should not lead the United States to make a precipitous decision without having knowledge of all of the facts and the answers to important questions that have been raised. Official Action Taken Thus Far by the United States On March 14, 1962, the Presidents of the United States and Mexico announced that the United States and Mexican Commissioners of the International Boundary and Water Commission would each appoint a panel of qualified consultants from each country for the purpose of studying the problems and recommending solutions without regard to the legal position of each country. These panels have been convened. It is anticipated that they will shortly report on their conculsions and may recommend a solution. Areas Involved in the United States and Mexico United States The Colorado River originates in Wyoming and extends some 1400 miles, draining areas of seven States--Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California. The drainageEpson Perfection 4870 Photo, 400 dpi, 8 bit, 3,518,976 byte