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o The operation of Water Information Exchanges and Centers which pro- vide all interested parties with indexing and access to many sources of water data and information. The administration of extramural water-resources research, technol- ogy, development, academic training, and information-transfer pro- grams mandated by the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-242). The Act mandates research ori ented to the envi ron- mental values associated with the resource. The research promoted by the Act involves many disciplines and activities other than those required in the assessment, research, and coordinating functions of the Water-Resources Division,2 o COOPERATING AGENCIES In Colorado, some of the water-resources data-collection activities and interpretive hydrologic investigations are conducted in cooperation with Federal, State, and local agencies. Those agencies cooperating with the U.S. Geological Survey during fiscal year 1986 and 1987 are: Arkansas River Compact Administration Boulder County Public Works Department Cherokee Water and Sanitation District Cherry Creek Basin Authority City and County of Denver, Board of Water Commissioners City of Arvada City of Aspen City of Aurora City of Boulder City of Broomfield City of Colorado Springs, Department of Public Utilities City of Colorado Springs, Office of the City Manager City of Englewood, Bi-City Wastewater-Treatment Plant City of Fort Collins City of Fruita City of Glendale City of Glenwood Springs City of Longmont City of Steamboat Springs City of Thornton Colorado Department of Health Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Mined Lands Reclamation Division of Water Resources, Office of the State Engineer Colorado Geological Survey Colorado River Water Conservation District Delta County Board of County Commissioners Denver Regional Council of Governments 2Source: Mission statement by the Chief Hydrologist, September 28, 1984. 4