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~ Generally the prevalence of water supply master plans in 2007 is evenly spread across Colorado's seven water divisions (between 50 and 65 percent had a long range plan), but Division 3 -Rio Grande - had a significant lower rate of supply master planning. ~ The availability of new supplies, peak demands, population change, changes in usage patterns, and drought recurrence topped the list of considerations for water utilities when conducting long term supply planning. ~ About 27 percent of the survey respondents had considered the impact of climate change on long term water supply planning while 72 percent had not. Findings -Needs Assessment for Colorado Water Providers ~ Respondents expressed strong support for state assistance to Colorado water providers. ~ The area of greatest need vas funding project evaluations and feasibility studies followed by loans for capital projects, grants for planning activities, and grants for infrastructure management. ~ Other areas of high need included communicating the value of water, improving conservation planning, and various loan programs. ~ Respondents expressed strong support (85 percent in favor) for the State implementing future drought assessment surveys such as this project. ~ Less than 50 percent of the responding agencies collected data in support of water conservation planning. ~ More than 85 percent of the agencies surveyed expressed interest in contributing data to a statewide water data repository project. ~ Colorado water providers want the State to conduct statewide water availability research. Strong support was expressed for statewide water availability studies with 82 percent of respondents supporting the idea and only 10 percent opposed.