Arkansas Basin Roundtable
The Arkansas Basin has seen robust growth over the past few years. Home to two large cities – Colorado Springs and Pueblo – the Arkansas Basin has seen an increase in competition for the same scarce water resources. As a result of this urban growth, there has been an increase in the transfer of water from agricultural use to municipal and industrial (M&I) uses.
Following the South Platte Basin, the Arkansas Basin is projected to experience the largest increase in M&I water demand by 2050, requiring an increase of between 141,000 AF and 195,000 acre feet (AF) with passive conservation included.
Priorities
- Maintain agricultural viability in the lower basin
- Provide for in-basin augmentation in the upper basin
- Provide for adequate water quality to meet all needs
- Ensure adequate water for future needs:
- M&I
- Agricultural
- Environmental
- Recreational
Organization
| Meetings | Monthly on 2nd Wednesday in Pueblo |
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| Leadership | Chair: Dave Allgood Vice-Chairs: Jeffrey DeHerrera and Bob Hamel IBCC Representatives: Terry Scanga and Mark Shea Recorder: Al Tucker |
| Roundtable Governance | There are currently 49 voting members of the Arkansas BRT |
Recent Roundtable Meetings
Meeting Date | Meeting Materials |
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| October 2025 | |
| September 2025 | |
| August 2025 |
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| July 2025 |