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May 21-22, 2025

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Instream Flow Rules Update

The Colorado Water Conservation Board has launched a rulemaking process to implement the new law updating how stored water can be used for instream flow.

Floatovoltaics

Senate Bill 23-092 directed the Colorado Water Conservation Board, in consultation with other State agencies, to “conduct a study to determine the feasibility of the use of floatovoltaics as a means of increasing the beneficial consumptive use of state waters by reducing evaporation from, and lowering temperatures of, irrigation canals and reservoirs...” Floatovoltaics, or floating photovoltaic systems, are an emerging technology in which photovoltaic systems are placed above or on top of bodies of water such as reservoirs and irrigation canals.

Colorado River Commissioner's Corner

Find the latest updates and resources related to the Colorado River Basin from Commissioner Becky Mitchell

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Latest News

The CWCB Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead Board

May 22, 2025, Steamboat Springs, CO — At its May Board meeting in Steamboat Springs this week, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) elected Lorelei Cloud as Chair and Barbara Vasquez as Vice Chair.

Governor Polis Signs Bills Advancing Colorado’s Water Future

May 15, 2025 - Governor Jared Polis has signed two critical pieces of legislation that will enhance Colorado's water management and conservation efforts.

“Water is the basis of life in Colorado. Securing our water future is important for our economy, environment, and every Colorado family. With these new laws, we will have a better understanding of Colorado’s water resources, invest in efforts to secure our water, and plan for the future, ensuring Colorado’s access to clean water for generations to come,” said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis Appoints Three New Members to Colorado Water Conservation Board

March 18, 2025—Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced this week three new representatives will be joining the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB): Taylor Hawes, Greg Johnson and Mike Camblin.

The 15-member Board includes nine representatives from each major Colorado river basin as well as the Denver metro area who are appointed by the Governor and then must be confirmed by the Colorado State Senate.

Week 22 - May 2025
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25	26	27	28 Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) Low & No Regrets Subcommittee Meeting - May 2025 Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10 - 11:30am	29	30	31

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