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2008-2009 Scope of Work for the Colorado Water Conservation Board PURPOSE The purpose of this Scope of Work is to assist in the financing of operations of a water education foundation to promote a better understanding of water issues through educational opportunities and resources so Colorado citizens will understand water as a limited resource and will make informed decisions regarding its use. The Foundation shall keep an updated Internet link to its offices on the State's web site so that the public shall continually be kept informed of its location, directors, activities, products, goals, objectives and work toward implementing the mission set forth instate statute. Task1: Educational Program Development and Delivery Sub-task ~. ~: Water Leaders Program The Water Leaders Program was created in 2006 to offer emerging Colorado professionals the opportunity to develop their leadership potential with a focus on water resources issues. The year-long program has since provided training in conflict resolution, communication and negotiation to participants from across Colorado. The program also includes extensive self-assessment and networking opportunities. As part of this task, the Foundation will: • Implement the 2008-2009 program • Plan for the 2009-2010 program This subtask will be complete by June 30, 2009. Sub-task ~.2: Improve and update water education website The Foundation's website is used regularly by our members and the water- interested public to learn about upcoming events, read recent news, browse and order our publications and find other water-related groups. Sub-task 1.2 will involve: • Assessing our website needs through reviewing data collected in a FY2008 survey of members and readers of Headwaters Magazine • Redesigning the website to be more useful to our members and the water-interested public This subtask will be complete by June 30, 2009.