BOARD00153 ‎(2)‎

• Board Meeting Date: 3/13/2007
• Description: CWCB Resolution 2007-2 In Recognition of Dan Merriman's Contributions to the CWCB and the Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Program
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

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CWCB RESOLUTION 2007-2
In Reeosmition of Dan Merriman's Contributions
to the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the
Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Pro1mlDl

WHEREAS, Dan Merriman worked for the Colorado Water Conservation Board for over 30 years and
was involved with various water-related environmental and natural resource issues ranging from
floodplain analysis and delineation, to wild and scenic river studies, instream flow protection, wilderness
designation and federal reserved water right issues;

WHEREAS, Dan retired from his position with the Colorado Water Conservation Board on February 28,
2007;

WHEREAS, Dan managed the In:sM:iun Flow and Natural Lake Level Program ("lSF Programj for over
25 years, working with the Division of Wildlife, the Attorney Geneml's Office and the Board to secure
many of the Board's early instream flow and natural lake level appropriations and playing a major part in
securing some of the Board's early water acquisitions on Boulder Creek (G. Berkeley Ditch), Hunter
Creek (USFS and City of Aspen), and Fish Creek near Steamboat Springs;

WHEREAS, Dan was extensively involved in developing the Board's roles and policies governing the
ISF Program from the beginning of the program until his retirement;

WHEREAS, Dan devoted numerous hours to educating various stakeholders about the ISF Program and
developing positive working relationships with those stakeholders, including federal agencies, local
governments, conservation groups and other special interest groups; and

WHEREAS, Dan's tireless efforts on behalf of the Board, the ISF Program and the people of our state
have had a significant positive impact on the ISF Program and related water issues.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on March 12,2007, that the Colorado Water Conservation
Board reco~i7.es and appreciates the outstanding work and numerous accomplishments of Dan
Merriman during his years with the CWCB.

TIavis Smi~ Chair

Rod Kuharich, Director