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Appendix B Proposed Project Team -- Great Western Institute - This newly formed Colorado-based 501 (c(3)) has the mission to promote water resources conservation through education, policy and research. Tracy Bouvette, the executive director, has a long history of water resources planning and management in Colorado and other western states. He has recently contributed substantially to the development of the policies and guidelines that shape the CWCB Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning ("Office")current programs. He was one of the primary authors of the Office's Water Conservation Plan Development Guidance Document. He was also directly responsible for planning and implementing the Office's Drought & Water Supply Assessment project and he co-authored HB 04- 1365, which redefined the Office's mission and revised the statutory requirements for water conservation planning by eligible water users. Western Resources Advocates' Water Program - For over five years, the Water Program staff has been analyzing municipal water use in the western United States. In 2004, after two years of research, WRA released its 180-page "Smart Water" report that provides a snapshot of how cities across the southwest compare on per capita water use, system loss, rate structures, conservation incentives, and other programs. In Colorado, the Water Program has worked with many major water providers on planning and implementing conservation measures. The Water Program director is Bart Miller, with over 10 years of legal and water policy experience both in Colorado and through work with federal government agencies. Taryn Hutchins-Cabibi, WRA's Smart Water policy analyst, has a graduate decree in natural resources policy and several years experience with municipal and agricultural water issues. Colorado WaterWise Council - This organization, which is the "Voice of Colorado Water Efficiency" and whose goal is to promote the efficient use of Colorado's water, is comprised of water professionals from public and private entities across the state. The membership includes some of the most influential and experienced water conservation professionals in the state, representing water utilities, water conservancy districts, industry practitioners and consultants. The Board of the WaterWise Council includes: .Larry Kccsen, Co-Chair: Keesen Water Management Larry has been involved in every area of the landscape irrigation business including design, installation, maintenance, and water management. He was involved in the formation of the Xeriscape program and served for many years on the Irrigation Association's Certification Board of Governors. Larry authored "The Complete Irrigation Workbook". . Paul Lander, Co-Chair: Water Conservation Specialist, City of Boulder Paul's 23 years of work in land, energy, and water conservation include being with the City of Boulder since 1992. B.A. from University of Colorado (Cm. Masters in Landscaoe Architecture from the University of 1 2/7/2006 - - -- -- - -