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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.
Weather Modification Program
CWCB administers Colorado’s Weather Modification Program, which issues WM permits, monitors WM activities and keeps the public informed about the state’s WM activities. Colorado has conducted weather modification operations and research since the 1950s, and a program to permit weather modification has existed since 1972. After the significant drought starting in early 2000, many new WM permits have been developed.
Colorado River Commissioner's Corner
Find the latest updates and resources related to the Colorado River Basin from Commissioner Becky Mitchell
Latest News
Gov Signs Annual CWCB Projects Bill to Provide Critical Funding for Water
Governor Polis was joined by legislators, local elected officials, and non-profit organizations in Silverthorne to sign the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Annual Projects Bill, which provides funding for water and infrastructure projects across the state.
CWCB Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) elected Nathan Coombs as the new Board Chair and Lorelei Cloud as Vice Chair.
Record Demand for CWCB Water Plan Grant Funding
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) approved 52 Water Plan Grant applications today, which will distribute $17.4 million to fund critical projects to manage and conserve water, improve agriculture, spark collaborative partnerships, and much more.
2024 Climate Change in Colorado Report Predicts a Warmer, Drier Future
The third edition of the Climate Change in Colorado report published on Jan. 8, 2024. Created by researchers at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, the new multi-chapter report combines and synthesizes relevant climate science information to help inform future management and planning of the state’s water resources.
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