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Section 1 <br />Introduction <br />cooperation is essential. The state may be able to <br />help level the field so that "win-win" options can <br />be chosen. This must be done in a way that <br />enhances Colorado's environment and protects <br />recreational resources. <br />There are numerous issues that should be <br />explored in this dialogue: <br />~ Competition among water providers for the <br />same sources of water. <br />~ The trade-offs between in-basin agricultural <br />transfers and new water supply development. <br />~ How to create win-win scenarios where the <br />basin or area of origin and the area of <br />beneficial use both derive sufficient benefits <br />from a proposed water development project. <br />~ How to collaborate on the implementation of <br />the Identified Projects and Processes, and <br />further development of the options for meeting <br />future needs. <br />133,000 to 226,000 acres <br />Figure 1-3 <br />Projected Change in Irrigated Acreage by 2030 <br />~ Identification of options to allow for more use <br />ofnon-permanent transfers of water from <br />agriculture. <br />1.4 The 20 Percent M&tl Water <br />Shortage, Agricultural <br />Shortages, and Environmental <br />and Recreational <br />Enhancements <br />Another major achievement of SWSI was the <br />identification of an inevitable gap in water supply <br />that exists between current M~eI water supply <br />planning and the projected need for water <br />(Figure 1-3). In addition, localized agricultural <br />shortages have been identified in all basins and <br />significant environmental and recreational needs <br />were identified. Articulating the CWCB's role in <br />helping to narrow and eventually eliminate this gap is <br />much trickier both institutionally and politically. <br />This challenge is a major focus of this report. <br />1-4 FINAL DRAFT <br />Source: Colorado's Decision Support Systems and Basin Roundtable/ <br />Basin Advisor input. <br />