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South Platte Roundtable, HB1177 Process, June 13, 2006 <br />What are our Values Pertinent to the SWSI Objectives? <br />Notes from Breakout Groups Compiled by MaryLou Smith, Aqua Engineering, Inc. <br /> <br />Optimize Existing and Future Water Supplies <br />(continued) <br /> <br />By Cooperation <br />Need win - win strategies <br />It’s Colo rado water, not East slope or West slope <br />Allow creative sharing while still respecting prior appropriation <br />Cooperation necessary <br />Big fights looming on this issue <br /> <br />By Addressing Storage Needs <br />What infrastructure is needed? For what use? (environment, M&I, e tc., need more storage <br />Storage will play a big role <br /> <br />By Addressing Groundwater/Surface Issues <br />Groundwater or drought insurance <br />Integrate groundwater/surface water for maximum utilization <br />What is the role of groundwater and conjunctive use? <br /> <br />By Looking to t he Future and Thinking Creatively <br />Water for long term <br />Provide for the future <br />New possibilities <br />Think creatively <br /> <br />While considering economy and environment <br />Long - term visibility of industry, economics, communities <br />Recognizing adverse effects on economic, co mmunities, environmental <br />Economic factors in optimizing water supplies <br /> <br />Keeping in Mind That <br />Natural supply is constant <br />Short or limited supply <br />Control flow and distribution throughout year <br />Problems will vary in different parts of the state <br /> <br />Other Observa tions <br />It’s implicit and paramount <br />It’s a double edged sword <br />Helps promote sustainability <br />We have to be specific and practical (nuts and bolts) <br />Can optimization happen without injury? <br /> <br /> <br />