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.,'\'~JY{;~~.=5.'~~i~j~:!:'\~::i I C\VCB LONG RAL'lGE PLAN Adopted July 20, 1994; Revised May 23, 1995 Page 5 IV. Goals and Objectives. GOAL 1 PROTECTING COLORADO'S APPORTIONMENT OF INTERSTATE WATERS: To protect Colorado's apportionment of interstate waters against any proposed actions which may threaten Colorado's ability to utilize those waters, while pursuing alternatives which resolve or avoid the various water resource problems which may constrain or weaken Colorado 's future opportunities. Objective Defend Compact Allocations: To vigorously oppose any effortS to reallocate Colorado's apportionment of interstate water supplies in all interstate streams, including the Colorado River, Platte River, Arkansas River, and the Rio Grande. Objective Defend Compact Inter:pretation: To anticipate challenges to existing compact provisions and adopt strategies to protect Colorado's' apportionment and water development opportunities. Objective California Water Supply: To encourage California's effortS to fmd in-state solutions to its water supply needs within its 4.4 MAP Colorado River entitlement in a manner which protects the compacts and Colorado I s ability to fully utilize its compact allocation. Objective Nevada Water Supply: To encourage Nevada's efforts to fmd a fIrm supply to meet its long-term water supply needs within the state of Nevada andlor within the waters apportioned to the Lower Basin States in a manner which protects the integrity of the "Law of the River" and Colorado's ability to fully utilize its compact allocation. Objective Arizona Water Supplv: To encourage Arizona's and the Central Arizona Water Conservancy District's efforts to resolve their water allocation and repayment difficulties in a malU1er which protects the compacts and Colorado's ability to fully utilize its compact allocation. Objective Colorado River Svstem Reservoir Operations: To assist the Colorado River Basin States and the Department of Interior in achieving optimum operation of reservoirs for water supply, power generation, environmen!al protection, and recreation opportUnities in a manner thar pro(~c(5 Colorado's compact apportionment and ability to develop.