CWCB Basin Plan Meetings 2000-2001

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411gCINS�A Colorado Water 4�t Conservation Board `� !x Colorado M ai n ste m Rod Kuharich, Director oc Dan McAuliffe, Deputy Director Basin Planning Meetings www.cwcb.state.co.us Policy and Planning Needs Identified by Participants • Oppose changing the board membership to reflect population rather than by water basin • Continue having meetings in Summit County because of high level of interest in water issues • Request to support independent ski areas for snowmaking facilities • Attendees offered assistance in informing small companies about future meetings • Continue involvement in river restoration projects around the state • Provide drought planning coordination for small communities • Discussion about the role of the Office of Water Conservation — should focus be on education, demonstration grants or other areas to best promote and support conservation planning? • Concerns over rural groundwater use for front range water supply • Discussion of recreational uses of water in the lower portion of the Colorado Mainstem and the need for recreation and other nontraditional uses be incorporated into multipurpose projects Identified Technical Assistance Needs • Continue to update the Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) • Develop a data management system for the CDSS • Provide grant money and education to small irrigation companies • Enhance outreach efforts to inform smaller companies about loan availability and business planning assistance • Conduct a small ditch and laterals study to determine which companies need help with maintenance and repairs • Provide technical support, such as Decision Support Systems, in controversies between the East Slope and West Slope (e.g., Union Park) • Reinstate small grants program for conservation projects targeting small irrigation districts and communities • Coordinate and develop statewide drought plan • Conduct workshops to provide technical support in promoting floodplain management and providing information about available programs and resources • Use Green Mountain Reservoir User Group as a model for multipurpose planning • Continue to provide assistance with federal reserved rights — Dinosaur National Park has reserved rights to dig dinosaur bones; Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) has reserved rights in Division 1 on East Slope and Division 5 for the rest of the park for campground and visitor's center; Grand River Ditch is senior to RMNP because it is older; Colorado-Big Thompson Project is protected, the tunnel is not a park, but runs through the park Identified Potential Water Projects • Mesa County area storm water projects feasibility study and subsequent storm water projects