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~~~ <br />6~/Sa <br />c~~ <br />WATER FUR THE FRONT RANGE - WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES? <br />gy <br />Jeris A. Danielson, State Engineer <br />April 16, 1988* <br />Introduction <br />In developing a water supply for the future of the Front Range, we <br />must guard against constraining options by traditional ways used, in the <br />past, to solve our water supply problems. The ultimate question to be <br />addressed should not be, "How do we preserve the status quo?" in terms <br />of legal, administrative, social, economic and environmental concerns, <br />but rather should be, "How do we maximize the use of a limited resource <br />confronted with an unlimited demand?" We no longer can afford the luxury <br />of doing things in some fashion simply because "we've always done it that <br />wa}~!" The citizens of Colorado deserve better, <br />Today, I would like to suggest that we, in essence, go back to a <br />zero base in terms of our water decision-making process and evaluate <br />whether or not some or all of our ways of doing this important function <br />can be improved upon. While the list is not exhaustive, it is at least <br />a starting point for discussion of our options. <br />~ Consolidation of Special Districts <br />- Is it too easy to create one? <br />- Are they efficient? <br />- Can consolidation take place? <br /># Creation of a Metropolitan Water District <br />- Is it politically feasible? <br />- Is it desirable? <br />- What are the savings? <br />a~ `~ 3~ <br />..~--- <br />*Abstract of Presentation at U . of Colorado Natural Resources Law Center <br />