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<br />. The Gunnison BRT approved $540,000 to assist <br />the Orchard City Reservoir Project. <br /> <br />A complete list of the approved WSRA applications <br />is included at the end of this newsletter. <br /> <br />Fostering Inter-basin <br /> <br />Dialogue <br /> <br />A fundamental objective in creating the Interbasin <br />Compact process is the desire for basins to share <br />information and develop a greater understanding <br />of not just their own needs, but the needs and <br /> <br />pressures of other basins as well. Only when the <br />state has a collective and deeper understanding of <br />all the needs in all of Colorado's river basins will <br />we be able to take the necessary steps to a secure <br />water future. <br /> <br />To that end, there have been some exciting <br />developments over the past year. <br /> <br />. The leadership of the South Platte and Yampa/ <br />White/Green BRTs met to share perspectives on <br />the major water issues in each basin and to <br />discuss a proposed Yampa Project. <br /> <br />Public Education and Outreach <br /> <br /> <br />~ <br />Ur:PAR1'''U:r...'1' uf <br />NATUJ"J...AL <br />ItESOUltCES <br /> <br />Water is one of our most precious resources in Colorado. It is the lifeblood of the state and essential to our <br />state's agricultural and tourism industries, to the environment, and to the millions of people that call <br />Colorado home. It is also a scarce resource, and few issues are as important to our quality of life and to our <br />future as ensuring a secure water future. Because water touches virtually all aspects of life in Colorado, it is <br />essential that the public is informed about and engaged in our ongoing dialogue on the state's water future. <br /> <br />When the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Water for the 21 st Century Act in 2005 and established the <br />IBCC, it also made public outreach and participation in the process a priority. Since then, much has been <br />accomplished, thanks in large part to the work of the Public Education, Participation, and Outreach (PEPO) <br />Work Group that was created as part of the IBCC. Thanks to the leadership of the volunteers who comprise <br />this work group, the following has been accomplished. <br /> <br />. The IBCC website (www.ibcc.state.co.us) has been <br />redesigned for greater clarity and ease of navigation. It <br />features detailed but understandable information on each <br />of the state's nine BRTs and the IBCC, a calendar of <br />upcoming meetings and events, and relevant news and <br />links. It is a great starting point for anyone who is <br />interested in learning more about water in Colorado or <br />about the latest IBCC and BRT activities. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />r,:,::,::.lb-t .. 1"-: -; ..... ~. ~ ~:.......... I!l r")oia........ '. <br /> <br />l"~~ <br /> <br />, (No .1/". .....->--'..-... '" p. I"'':. _- .... .. ..,.... _ ~ <br />...,...~... ..ii ilI1':(.I'IIl1 "Ih ,..... .I......,IIA.....~. ......., <br />. .' <br />....o.a..u... ..........lJl'Jl'el]. I.... ".., ............ itlihWt'J..... <br />-v .... I PK~..1a ~, ..........._ a.K' -....c-... 0-+ ~ _ e.. laCe.. ." <br /> <br />:;=~:;::--"'==~OO:OI:~~::I:: _ ~ ~ ' .. <br /> <br /> <br />""Ii JlfH" .~.... ,........... ..........-.+tI....... I..,...... ...-..,......_ <br /> <br />.... :i <br />. C~';;;hl:; <br />~~i:!~,~(.....I'I.r1" ...,t...~" <br /> <br />r.Nnili Pn.t.uI ,...1:1II, <br />.......rt.I.. Pnn~n1... . <br />1>>1..,.,..11 <br /> <br />. Each BRT has established an education liaison to help <br />further our public education and outreach efforts. <br /> <br />. We have created and distributed a wide range of materials, <br />including this quarterly newsletter and fact sheets, to <br />better communicate the activities of the IBCC and BRTs. <br /> <br />ow ...", ..:...-.... 4tAul. (1.....11II....... 1".1Il'Ir'n' ............ ... Q n~ <br />-,,-"'.:( <br />+ )or. (1-'- '_........ ~ "_.'11 .... oMi ....... t;(c <br />...PTI.-:a...... <br />... c.. ;:rwJ., ~ "e. 1~"''''1t.-t'I ~ -..:C ..........,..... <br />.' ......., ........ .............. .a.-I .......11.....".,.,... LJ.(:....-.I <br />,.......... Rite.: .......'''......."..., <br />+ ~ 'I...... e.....:. _lI\'Itt,... ............ <br />.. III....M .it...~ c................. ':Il~.......,. ....'.01 l~ <br /> <br />p----- fJ] <br />~1!l1 <br /> <br />~"III") <br />," r... .:J <br /> <br />~~ <br /> <br />'-'II' .1'..... <br />IwI __ <br /> <br />.. 1.-1: ....... t.........-.: ., .......... .1'lI~" <br />... c..t ........_~ HI. It..-~.. <br />.. '11.._.. .....".,. t'....,..... .......... t....'~"I...... .~..'. <br /> <br />. The PEPO Work Group is helping interested roundtable and <br />IBCC members develop a deeper understanding of Colorado <br />water issues by providing scholarships to various conferences and workshops throughout the state. <br /> <br />Literally hundreds of stakeholders across Colorado are actively participating in this process, but more can be <br />done. We have developed and are in the first steps of implementing a strategic communications plan and in <br />the coming year, increasing outreach to the public will be a major focus. As such, you will likely see more <br />from our communications activities. For example, we will be holding town hall meetings in different parts of <br />the state to educate the public about the Interbasin Compact Process. We will be making a significant <br />outreach to media around the state, helping them understand the significance of the activities of the IBCC <br />and BRTs. We have developed a database of thousands of business and civic groups and leaders across the <br />state and will be reaching out to them to inform and engage them in our activities. Finally, we will be <br />producing "A Sip of Colorado Water Law" in cooperation with Justice Hobbs to educate roundtable members <br />and the public on the basics of our state's water law system. <br /> <br />Face-to-face communication is the most powerful form of communication. As we continue to make significant <br />efforts to increase public awareness about the activities of the IBCC and BRTs, we encourage you to talk with <br />others in your community about this important process. It is through dialogue that we will reach a shared <br />understanding and common vision on Colorado's water supply future. <br /> <br />- 3 - <br />