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Director's Corner
<br /> he summer I am excited that we are managing to squeeze
<br /> ' -'- Theat coupled the CWCB's imaging program into our busy
<br /> ` -z - 1 with low flow schedules.That effort combined with the
<br /> , k- ,' conditions in some technical assistance we will be getting from -
<br /> '' , ` of the river basins the Bureau of Reclamation to develop a GIS
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<br /> may prompt the for our program will provide easy access to
<br /> „ ., - CWCB to place our databases,maps,and other documents. " '
<br /> administrative calls We will keep you informed of our progress in
<br /> to ensure that the these areas in future issues.
<br /> instream flow water Telephone:(303)866-3441
<br /> rights are protected.Thanks to new funds for Also,as many of you may know,Colorado has FAX:(303)866-4474
<br /> g P a new law recognizing Recreational In-Chan- E-mail:bahman.hatami @state.co.us
<br /> stream gaging upgrades,described in the Web page:cwcb.state.co.us
<br /> nel Diversions.Senate Bill 216 was passed
<br /> "what's new"column,our physical protection this past legislative session and as a result the State of Colorado
<br /> staff will soon be able to monitor streamflows CWCB has a new responsibility to consult Governor Bill Owens
<br /> on a real-time basis.The low flow conditions with the water court on these types of water Department of Natural Resources
<br /> also signal the time for fieldwork and data rights filings.To meet its responsibility the Executive Director Greg Welcher
<br /> collection,which will inevitably keep our staff CWCB will develop rules to guide the evalua-
<br /> more in the field and less in the office. tion and review process to be used in develop- Colorado Water Conservation,Board
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<br /> P P Director Rod Kuhanch
<br /> I would like to call your attention to our fea- ing its findings.The CWCB's
<br /> ture article that describes the CWCB's Water recommendations will then be submitted to Colorado's Stream and Lake
<br /> Acquisition Program(WAP).Anne Janicki the water court for consideration.The ublic Protection egram
<br /> P Director Dan M Merriman
<br /> gives details about the legislative history of is encouraged to participate in this rulemak-
<br /> the WAP and touches on a few acquired water ing process.The first public meeting to dis- InStrea►+, Colorado
<br /> rights that have indeed helped improve the cuss rule development will be held in
<br /> priority for some of our instream flow rights. conjunction with the CWCB's July meeting in is published Jly and October April.
<br /> P � g � J y g July and October.
<br /> With that,I would also like to acknowledge Montrose.Additional meetings are planned
<br /> Carol Ellinghouse who's been profiled in this through the state;consult the InStream Col- Editor Bahman Hatami
<br /> issue for her dedication and hard work in orado calendar or the CWCB web site for
<br /> implementing the decrees for the valuable places and times.
<br /> water rights that the City of Boulder donated As always,I ask for your continued support
<br /> to our program for the protection of the Boul- for the Stream and Lake Protection Program.
<br /> der Creek natural environment.Because of I believe that with our combined efforts we (Acquisition from page 1)
<br /> Carol's effort,water now runs in Boulder and will protect the state's water-dependent natu- The WAP also provides an opportunity for
<br /> North Boulder Creeks beyond mid-summer ral environment to a reasonable degree,as federal agencies to meet stream flow protec-
<br /> and into the fall and winter—a trend that did mandated by statute.
<br /> not exist just a short decade ago. y tion goals and at the same time,comply
<br /> —Dan Merriman,Director with state water law.The Bureau of Land
<br /> Stream and Lake Protection Program Management has leased senior irrigation
<br /> rights to the CWCB on Cathedral Creek to
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<br /> achieve its resource management goals.
<br /> Likewise,through a three-way lease,the
<br /> What's new? CWCB,State Parks,and the U.S.Fish&
<br /> Stream gaging receives funding.The CWCB and Colorado Division of Water Wildlife Service were able to provide water
<br /> Resources(DWR)are in the process of finalizing an MOU for disbursement of non- for endangered fish habitat in the Yampa
<br /> reimbursable Construction funds for a statewide gaging program and satellite linked River.
<br /> monitoring system.The CWCB and DWR, in cooperation with the US Geological Service Private parties and conservation groups
<br /> will use the funds to upgrade stream gages with satellite telemetry devices, install low
<br /> and high flow warning systems,develop flood hardening criteria,and conduct research have also been actively involved in the WAP.
<br /> projects to develop winter low flow gaging technologies utilizing dilution techniques. The Nature Conservancy donated several
<br /> Search for instream flow and natural lake rights on-line.The instream flow and water rights to the CWCB,including a 300
<br /> natural lake water rights databases are now available on the CWCB web page.The cubic feet per second senior water right to
<br /> name, location and decree information is available for each water right.The databases protect the water-dependent natural envi-
<br /> also provide information about donated/acquired water rights.Click on the"Stream and ronment on 29 miles of the Gunnison River
<br /> Lake Protection"button on the CWCB web page, and select the"Water Rights
<br /> including the Black Can on.
<br /> Database"link at the top of the page. g Y
<br /> Document imaging and digitizing.The Instream Flow and Natural Lake decrees are The WAP is a flexible program that allows
<br /> being imaged to make them electronically accessible to the public via the CWCB web for public and private partnerships to pro-
<br /> page.This effort is expected to last through the summer.Also,the Stream&Lake tect instream flows and natural lakes in our
<br /> Protection Program has requested assistance from the Bureau of Reclamation to digitize state.It remains an integral tool in the State's
<br /> the 1SF and NLL water rights.The BOR will begin creating a GIS layer for the water rights stream and lake protection efforts.If you
<br /> in July.Once completed,the CWCB will be able to generate computerized maps and to P y
<br /> combine that information with other statewide GIS layers,as well as with the CDSS. would like more information about the Pro-
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