04SA44 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief

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reservoirs to meet this year 2040 demand. Southeastern's water rights and those of the PSOP participants could be affected adversely and significantly if the Water Court's decree is upheld in this case. The effect on Southeastern's water rights and exchange opportunities, as well as those of the PSOP participants, would be far more substantial if this case sets a precedent for similar results in other parties' pending and future applications in Water Divisions 2 and 5. The Towns of Oak Creek and Yampa, Colorado, are statutory towns located in Routt County, Colorado, which own water rights in the Yampa River basin and operate municipal water systems. The Colorado Farm Bureau is the largest general farm and ranch organization in the state of Colorado with more than 28,400 member families. Founded in 1919, its members represent all facets of production agriculture in Colorado. Farm Bureau is an independent organization with no governmental affiliation. The organization is active in both the legislative and regulatory process addressing issues impacting its members' every day way of life. Many farm and ranch families, who are members of the Colorado Farm Bureau, hold water rights and interests in water on streams throughout the state that may be affected adversely and significantly if the water court's decree is upheld in this case. The effect on Farm Bureau members would be far more substantial if this case sets a precedent for similar results in other parties' pending and future applications in state water courts. The City of Aurora, Colorado, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise ( "Aurora "), is a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, with the responsibility of providing municipal water service to the said City and to those with whom Aurora may contract. Presently, Aurora serves a population of approximately 300,000 people. A substantial Col