BOARD00033 ‎(2)‎

• Board Meeting Date: 9/19/2006
• Description: CWCB Strategic Plan Update
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

Increase communication with Board. key proeram stakeholders. and the public:

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. Proactively work with Board Members, key program stakeholders and the
public to'develop an objective and dynamic process for evaluating,
quantifying and prioritizing environmental and recreational uses of water
. Strive for balance in, and reduce conflicts between, human needs for water
and recreation and the environment
. Increase levels of understanding and communication
. Track new and emerging issues
. Expand use of external resources
. Identify needs of the projects and process identified to address 80% of
Colorado's 2030 municipal and industrial needs (relative to the ISF Program)
. Enhance current relationships (e.g., Federal government)
. Pursue and obtain funding sources to assist in meeting statutory
responsibilities and the CWCB's strategic plan goals and objectives

Serve Water Providers and the Public - Serve water providers and the public in the
areas of:

. Biological data collection and scientific analysis
. Hydrologic and engineering analysis
. State water policy and water law
. Water quality
. Gaging and measurement
. Decision Support Services
. Reviewing RICD applications and making appropriate recommendations
. Engendering coordination and cooperation
. Providing regulatory stability by using program tools to assist with pennitting and
mitigation needs, as only can be accomplished by a state agency

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Statewide Outreach and Education - Each Section shall perform outreach and
education including participating in public awareness and program advocacy activities to
increase public and organizational understanding of CWCB and develop opportunities for
each Section to achieve their goals.

Water Information - Make information accessible to CWCB's customers and the public
regarding stream and lake protection, instream water rights, and lake level protection, as
well as general infonnation related to the Section, through publications, the Internet,
databases, and the imaging of documents.

Conservation and Drought Planning Section

Promote Water Conservation Plannine: - Initiate, evaluate for approval, and monitor
water conservation plans from water suppliers and state entities, with an emphasis on
those entities serving over 2,000 acre feet of water annually. Provide assistance to water

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