CDSS_2004_Annual_Report

• Title: CDSS 2004 Annual Report
• Description: A recap of the work done for and by the Colorado Decision Support Systems.
• Decision Support - Doc Type: Publication
• Date: 2/1/2005
• DSS: All
• Basin: Statewide
• Prepared By: CWCB

2004 ANNUAL REPORT
February 2005
This annual report for CDSS, the water
management system developed by the Colorado
Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and the
Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR)
covers the following topics:
• Purpose and Components of Colorado's Decision
Support Systems (CDSS)
• 2004 Legislative Actions and Funding
• Accomplishments of CDSS in the past year
• Goals for 2005
The 2004 goals listed in last year's annual report
were a challenge to achieve in many ways, and in
some cases were not completely realized.
However, in trying to reach these goals, the efforts
surrounding them were strengthened. As an
example, the schedule for completing the RGDSS
surface water model in 2004 was delayed. The
delay was due to the completion of the
groundwater model, which provides important
data to the surface water model. This delay aided
in obtaining better data for the surface water
model and prevented the need to update and
recalibrate the model.
The goal of using the tools and database for the
Statewide Water Supply Initiative (SW SI) was
achieved. The CDSS tools and models developed
for the Western Slope are being used extensively
on this project.
CDSS Purpose
The purpose of the CDSS water management
system is to assist water users and managers to
associated with futm•e water construction projects
Colorado. Currently, before any CT~'CB const~-~~ction lc
can be given, applicants must complete the Neater su,
component of a feasibility report. The CDSS system alA
Cbt'CB staff to quickly and accurately evaluate the feasib
of future water projects. The raet result is less startup ~
time savings, and a consistent approach to water su,
studies.
make timely, informed decisions regarding historic
and future use of water. CDSS has achieved the
following goals:
• Develop accurate, user-friendly databases that are
helpful in the administration and allocation of the
water resources of the State of Colorado
• Provide data and models to evaluate alternative
water administration strategies, which can
maximize utilization of available resources in all
types of hydrologic conditions
• Be a functional system that can be used by
decision-makers and others and be maintained and
upgraded by the State
• Have the capability to accurately represent
current and potential federal and state
administrative and operating policies and laws.
• Promote information sharing among government
agencies and water users
CDSS Components
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CDSS Coverage
Portions of the CDSS database cover the entire
state. Currently there are complete systems,
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