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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the state’s budget. As a result, several grant programs managed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board have been impacted.
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Next Board Meeting
January 25-26, 2021
Alternative Transfer Method Pilot: Upper Colorado Conservation Project
On the Western Slope, there is growing interest in the use of alternative transfer methods (ATMs) and other voluntary, temporary, and compensated approaches for enhancing environmental and recreational flows and providing temporary municipal supplies in times of shortage.
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Wildfire Impact Emergency Loan to Support Watersheds Following Grizzly Creek Fire
The Colorado Water Conservation Board authorized the first 2020 Wildfire Impact Emergency loan to the City of Glenwood Springs in response to the Grizzly Creek Fire.
Demand Management
Colorado is currently investigating the feasibility of a potential Upper Basin Demand Management Program.
Latest News
Colorado Water Conservation Board Approves New Steps in Demand Management Investigation
During the November 18 Board Meeting, the second work plan for continuing the state’s Demand Management Feasibility Investigation was approved.
Commissioner to Review Colorado River Guidelines, Protect State’s Water Users
The State of Colorado is currently reviewing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Draft Report, “Review of the Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead,” released October 23...
Instream Flow Rules Revisions to Implement House Bill 20-1157
The Colorado Water Conservation Board has filed a Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing and proposed revisions to the Instream Flow Rules with the Colorado Secretary of State, which will be published in the Colorado Register on October 25. The hearing will be held on January 26, 2021. The revisions to the ISF Rules will: (1) address the rulemaking requirements of HB20-1157; (2) update a reference to the CWCB's website; and (3) update references to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.