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<br />Product Produced: This study will compile information on existing low-cost groundwater recharge <br />systems that are currently in operation and document the benefits, challenges, and costs. The <br />information can then be utilized by counties, municipalities, and water supply districts to implement .. <br />alternative groundwater management practices. ,., <br /> <br />Water Planning Relationship: This study will provide information, engineering criteria, and cost- <br />benefit analysis to implement low-cost groundwater recharge strategies to assist local entities in water <br />planning in an effort to increase the replenishment of groundwater and the storage capacity of water in <br />the aquifer. <br /> <br />Recommendation: Staff gives a medium recommendation to funding for this program since it will <br />benefit local water planners as funding becomes available. <br /> <br />6. Evaluation of Potential Effects of Energy Development on Base Streamflow in Western <br />Colorado <br /> <br />Beneficiary/Grantee/Contractor: USGS, Various <br />Amount of Request: $50,000 <br /> <br />Ranking: <br /> <br />Low <br /> <br />Product Produced: This study will use analytical methods to estimate hypothetical reductions in base <br />streamflow resulting from groundwater pumping for energy development. The study will combine a <br />three-dimensional spatial distribution of groundwater production by oil and gas wells with a geographic <br />information system (GIS) to identify stream reaches to determine the connection with groundwater <br />production. It is assumed that energy production may cause water pressure reduction and eventually <br />cause streamflow depletion. The study will focus on the Colorado and San Juan River Basins in western <br />Colorado where CWCB holds in-stream water rights. e <br /> <br />Water Planning Relationship: Groundwater stability is a vital aspect to local and regional water <br />planning. The possible negative effects from energy production could reduce the reliability of data <br />available for long range planning. <br /> <br />Recommendation: Staff gives a low recommendation to the funding for this program because of the <br />limited funds available. <br /> <br />7. Denver Basin Aquifer Outline Delineation <br /> <br />Beneficiary/Grantee/Contractor: Colorado Geological Survey, Various, <br />Amount of Request: $30,000 Ranking: High <br /> <br />Product Produced: This study will update maps depicting the extent of each of the Denver Basin <br />bedrock aquifers using contoured elevation maps of the aquifer tops and bases in a GIS environment. <br />Current Maps were generated over twenty years ago with data and technology available at that time. <br />Both data and technology have improved substantially, making it necessary to investigate and provide <br />the most updated and current information on the Denver Basin. <br /> <br />Water Planning Relationship: This study will coordinate efforts being done as part of the South <br />Platte Decision Support System in order to handle the shortcomings determined by previous <br />investigations. The available data will assist in local and regional water planning management. e <br /> <br />Recommendation: Staff gives a high recommendation to funding for this study because of its <br />importance in local and regional water planning. <br /> <br />6 <br />