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HISTORY OF THE COLORADO WATER PROTECTIVE <br /> AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION <br /> The Colorado Water Protective and Development Association is a nonprofit <br /> organization, incorporated in the State of Colorado in 1965. <br /> The stated primary purpose of the association is to protect and develop <br /> underground and surface waters of the Arkansas River Basin. <br /> CWPDA has approximately 600 members representing approximately 1336 wells. <br /> The membership is composed of individuals, corporations, municipalities, and <br /> other entities that own or control wells within the Arkansas River Basin. <br /> Since its conception, the primary function of CWPDA has been to provide <br /> augmentation water to replace depletions resulting from member wells. State rules <br /> and regulations governing use of ground water in the Arkansas River Basin curtails <br /> well diversions. With proper augmentation, CWPDA members have been allowed <br /> to pump without restrictions as a result of state approved supplemental supply <br /> plans. <br /> CWPDA has been active in monitoring the Kansas vs. Colorado lawsuit and has <br /> assisted the State of Colorado by providing vital information concerning member <br /> wells and their diversions. CWPDA's legal counsel, M.E. MacDougall, has been <br /> careful to anticipate possible outcomes of that litigation. <br /> Services Provided to CWPDA Members <br /> 1. Augmentation water to keep member pumps operating <br /> 2. Well tests to determine volume and efficiency <br /> 3. Timely reports to the state to keep members in compliance with recent <br /> rules and regulations <br /> • <br />