S11_11-15-04

• Basin: Statewide
• Title: SWSI Phase 1 Report - Section 11 Implementation
• Date: 11/15/2004
• Author: CWCB
• SWSI - Doc Type: Final Report

Section 11
Implementation
^ Work with the Colorado Foundation for Water
Education to determine how to convey the information
gathered during SWSI.
^ Analyze and, with Board approval, promote specific
conjunctive use projects utilizing surface water and
groundwater resources.
^ Develop water availability and sustainability estimates
for non-tributary groundwater areas, particularly the
Denver Basin and Northern and Southern High
Plains.
^ Identify and exploit federal funding opportunities.
11.7 Next Phases of SWSI
Building on the foundation laid by this first phase of
SWSI, SWSI will continue with at least two meetings
scheduled for most basins between November 2004 and
July 2006. The subject of future Basin Roundtable
Technical Meetings is expected to be as follows:
^ Continue to refine technical data and demands on a
statewide level.
^ Assess supply availability on a statewide basis.
^ Determine risk associated with uncertainty in the
implementation of the Identified Projects and
Processes.
^ Identify key Identified Projects and Processes and
develop a monitoring mechanism to track the
progress of Identified Projects and Processes.
^ Develop basin-specific alternatives using options for
20 percent M&I gap, agricultural, recreational, and
environmental needs, and uncertainty associated with
the Identified Projects and Processes.
^ Assess the ability of existing funding programs to
meet Colorado's water needs, begin to develop a
framework for new programs if a need is identified,
and develop basin-specific implementation and
funding plans.
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^ Develop water supply and water use reporting
mechanisms and work with water users to develop
consensus; identify levels of conservation and work
with the Colorado Municipal League to facilitate this
process.
^ Facilitate the creation of partnerships between water
suppliers and state and federal agencies.
In addition, the next phase of SWSI should include more
emphasis on the identification of solutions involving
multiple basins. In support of this, CWCB should
schedule meetings of multiple basins where solutions for
water supply involve more than one basin.
11.8 Opening
A report such as this usually has a conclusion. However,
the entire report is the conclusion - we know how much
water we need and how much water can be provided if
current plans and processes are implemented.
Therefore, what has truly been provided is an ~pening.
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