South Platte Water Related Activities Program Inc. (SPWRAP)

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r' South Platte Water Related Activities Program, Inc. (SPWRAP) The South Platte Water Related Activities Program, Inc. (SPWRAP) is a Colorado nonprofit corporation established by Colorado water users for the purpose of representing water users' interests and partnering with the State of Colorado to implement the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. SPWRAP serves as the vehicle by which Colorado water users may participate in the Program, and obtain regulatory benefits provided by that Program. Through membership assessments, SPWRAP generates the funds necessary to provide human resources and assist the State in (a) achieving the required re- regulation of South Platte River flows, (b) fulfilling its accounting and reporting requirements, and (c) addressing any shortfalls in State funding for this effort. By being members of SPWRAP, Colorado water users also are assured representation on the Program Governance Committee and associated advisory committees. A certificate of membership in good standing in SPWRAP will be a prerequisite for water users who wish to rely on the Program for ESA compliance relative to these Platte target species. All members are assessed a membership fee at the time of their joining and will pay annual assessments in most cases based on that member's type of water use (agricultural, municipal, industrial, etc.) the magnitude of water use (e.g., acres irrigated, customers served) and revenues needed to meet Program obligations. Standardized reporting forms are available to help prospective members calculate corresponding assessments. These assessments reflect the costs of operating this non - profit corporation. SPWRAP's first year of operation is 2007. Project proponents can become members immediately, or at a future date. However, entities which become members in later years will be assessed at a rate which addresses SPWRAP costs from Year 1. Details concerning the SPWRAP organization, its membership categories, the basis for annual assessments, and corresponding reporting forms are available via the SPWRAP Web Site [Web site address available by Feb. 1] Questions about SPWRAP and membership benefits and obligations may be directed to Kevin Urie (303- 628 -5987, kevin.urie @denverwater.org). Instructions for completing annual assessment forma: Enrolling as a member of SPWRAP enables you or your organization to utilize a special, streamlined process to mitigate project impacts to some endangered species common to all water projects in the South Platte Basin. It also affords you ESA mitigation benefits to apply to your project when seeking Federal permits.