BOARD00157 ‎(2)‎

• Board Meeting Date: 3/13/2007
• Description: IWMD Section - Water Supply Reserve Account Grant Allocations - Criteria and Guidelines - Applications
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

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J. The water activity meets one 01 more of the water management objectives identified
in the Statewide Water Supply [nitiative,3 helps implement projects and processes
identified as helping meet Coldrado's future water needs, and/or addresses the gap
areas between available water Jupply and future need as identified in the Statewide
Water Supply Initiative or a ro~ndtable's basin-wide water needs assessmertt done in
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accordance with the Colorado fater for the 2151 Century Act.
k. The water activity promotes water conservation and efficiency.
I. The applicant has an existing ~ater conservation plan.
m. The water activity will make ndw water available for use.
n. The water activity involves reoperation, enlargement, or rehabilitation of existing
facilities. I

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The Water Activity Addresses Issues of Statewide Value

o. The water activity helps sustainlagriculture, and open space, or meets environmental
or recreational needs.
p. The water activity assists in the ~administration of compact-entitled waters or
addresses problems related to crimp act entitled waters and compact compliance and
the degree to which the activity 'promotes maximum utilization of state wat~rs.
q. The water activity assists in the recovery of threatened and endangered wildlife
species or Colorado state speciek of concern.
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r. The water activity provides a high level of benefit to Colorado in relationship to the .
amount of funds requested.
s. The water activity is complimentary to or assists in the implementation of other
CWCB programs.
t. The water activity helps support'the State's economic vitality and competitiveness in
national and international markets.

For additional information, questions or!,assistance please contact Rick Brown, Intrastate
Water Management and Development Section (Colorado Water Conservation Board), at
[phone] or email [e-mail].
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3 The nine water management objectives are: sustainably meet municipal and industrial demands; sustainably
meet agricultural demands; optimize existing and, future water supplies; enhance recreational opportunities;
provide for environmental enhancements; promote cost effectiveness; protect cultural values; provide for
operational flexibility; and comply with all applicable laws regulations, and water rights.

Water Supply Reserve Account Criteria and Guidelines - Adopted: October 18,2006

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