Colorado Water Conservation Board Strategic Plan Revised & Readopted: March 2002

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Purpose of the Strategic Plan In 2001, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) undertook a strategic planning process. The purpose: to create a Strategic Plan that would provide the citizens of Colorado, and its water users and others, with an understanding of how this organization will achieve its mandate to Conserve, Develop, Protect, and Manage Colorado's Water for Present and Future Generations in accordance with applicable state and federal law and regulations. The Strategic Plan will be used by the Board to: • Identify policy development needs • Set program direction • Define program and project priorities • Develop staff performance goals CWCB Mission Statement Conserve, Develop, Protect and Manage Colorado's Water for Present and Future Generations Fundamental Goals CWCB must develop and implement programs to: ■ Conserve the waters of the State for wise and efficient beneficial uses ■ Develop waters of the State to: ➢ Preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree ➢ Fully utilize State compact entitlements ■ Protect the waters of the State for maximum beneficial use without waste Manage the waters of the State in situations of extreme weather conditions — both for floods and droughts In addition, CWCB must maintain and sustain its autonomy and identity with respect to other State and Federal entities, while collaborating and cooperating with local, State and Federal entities and others, in service to the citizens of Colorado. These Fundamental Goals apply to all of the major programs and projects undertaken by CWCB, and to all the staff working within this organization. Final April 4, 2002 Page 2 of 5