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basins. Consequently, in order to produce a working SPDSS it will be necessary, in some instances, to develop new data and enhance or develop new analysis tools and models. The SPDSS will consist of data that characterize the hydrologic and hydrogeologic features of these basins and tools that provide enhanced water administration and water resource planning capabilities. The purpose of the SPDSS is to assist water users and State officials in developing, managing and preserving the water resources of the North Platte and South Platte River basins for the people of Colorado. SPDSS is a collaborative effort between the Water Supply Protection section, the DWR, USGS and other stakeholders. The first two years of development consist of the following tasks: I. Data gathering for surface and ground water components 2. Well drilling within the Denver Basin bedrock and alluvial aquifers 3. Collection of historic and current water level data 4. Acquisition of satellite imagery of both North and South Platte drainage basins 5. Determination of irrigated and non-irrigated lands within the basins With this new appropriation and future appropriation schedule, the completion of the data collection phase will occur, including additional well drilling and completion ofthe GIS mapping and remote sensing tasks can be accelerated to implement groundwater sooner that the feasibility study envisioned. SPDSS Goal The CDSS goal is to help water users make informed decisions regarding major water issues and policy positions. The SPDSS as well as the two existing DSS' s provide State of Colorado agencies, water users and managers a better means for organizing, accessing and evaluating a wide range of information and alternative strategies for managing their water resources to achieve the CDSS overall goal. With this request more flexibility will be added to the effort by giving the project team the ability to funds and tasks around to address current needs on the South Platte in a timelier manner. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board request the General assembly authorize $2,500,000 from the Construction Fund to be appropriated to the Colorado Water Conservation Board for year 3 work tasks associated with the South Platte Decision Support System.