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

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The role of the Board, as defined in the Statute, includes: • Establishing policy to address state water issues the exclusive authority of the Board to hold instream and natural lake level water rights to protect the environment • Mediating and facilitating resolutions of disputes between basins and water interests • Maintaining and upholding fiduciary responsibilities related to the management of state resources including, but not limited to, the Construction Fund and the Severance Tax Trust Fund • Representing citizens within individual basins • Identifying, prioritizing and recommending water development projects to the i7eneral assemblv Identification of CWCB's Customers All Colorado citizens are the CWCB's customers. Among these citizens, the CWCB works closely with: water users, local governments, federal and state government entities,, municipal and domestic water suppliers, ditch and reservoir companies, irrigation districts, water conservancy and conservation districts, environmental and other special interest groups, private (for profit) entities, and special districts. Objectives Objectives are developed to identify the key issues that the Board and Board Staff must strive to accomplish to achieve the Fundamental Goals of the organization. The objectives are classified into three key categories: Policy Development, Policy Implementation, and Program Performance and Management. The objectives can also be defined in terms of both long -term objectives and short -term objectives for each of these categories. The long- term objectives for each category are provided below, whereas the short -term objectives (those that may change from year to year) are provided in Attachment B. Poliev Develo ment The Board and Board Staff will identify and analyze issues for policy recommendations to the Board for consideration and adoption. The Board will develop, review, and where appropriate, pass Board resolutions to plan and implement strategies and programs required to achieve the CWCB's mission and implement its statutory authorities. The Board will support outreach, education and programs, especially those that promote a better understanding of water issues so Colorado citizens and government entities will understand water as a limited resource and will make informed decisions related to the conservation, development, protection and management of the waters of the State. Final April 4, 2002 Page 4 of 5 \u