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<br />“This process and the plans we have for the SWSI will play important roles in the future of Colorado <br />water,” Brown said. “For instance, in phase two of the SWSI, we will more closely examine the gap <br />between water supply planning and water needs. We will also develop a range of water sup ply <br />solutions that can then be considered by the basin roundtables and ultimately, by the Interbasin <br />Compact Committee. <br /> <br />HB 1177 creates an Interbasin Compact Committee, comprised of nine roundtables - seven <br />representing the state’s seven river basins and two unique subbasins - as well as seven gubernatorial <br />and legislative appointees. Each basin roundtable will work closely in conjunction with each other <br />roundtable, as well as with the Interbasin Compact Committee. <br /> <br />The nine roundtables will analyze wate r management issues within their area and actively seek the <br />input and advice of local stakeholders, local governments, water providers and others interested in <br />water management. Results will be forwarded to the Interbasin Compact Committee and to the other <br />roundtables for consideration. <br /> <br />Agreements made through the negotiations will first receive review by the Interbasin Compact <br />Committee and will then be forwarded to the appropriate roundtables for consideration. The <br />Interbasin Compact Committee is requi red to report to the legislature no later than October 31st of <br />each year as to the progress of the compact process. <br /> <br />George also called for members of the roundtable to recruit interested Coloradans to serve as at - large <br />members of the roundtable. Greg Tra inor, basin roundtable member representing the Mesa County <br />municipalities, encouraged his colleagues to recruit on a broad basis. <br /> <br />“We need to make sure that we are tapping into other organizations than those that are represented <br />here tonight,” said Traino r. “We should have representation from the broadest interests possible so <br />that we know everyone is covered.” <br /> <br />Applications are still being taken for at - large positions on the basin roundtables. Coloradans <br />interested in submitting an application can print a n application from the DNR’s Web site - <br />www.dnr.state.co.us <http://www.dnr.state.co.us> - and send it to the Department of Natural <br />Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, #718, Denver, CO, 80203. Those without Internet access can call <br />the DNR, (303) 866 - 3311, and have one sent. <br /> <br />George closed the meeting by calling on the roundtable members to put all of their efforts into the <br />process. <br /> <br />“I want this process to be useful,” said George. “That will only happen if you believe it will be useful <br />and make it so.” <br /> <br /> <br />### <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />? <br />Board of Land Commissioners Division of Minerals & Geology/Geological Survey <br />? ? <br />Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Colorado State Parks State Forest Service <br />? ? <br />Water Conservation Board Division of Water Resources Division of Wildlife <br />