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Section 4 Project Approach (RFP Section 4.6) It is imperative to establish regular communl.cati$n with ewCB, and the Advisory Committee, on the progress, of the survey and what, if any, isupport' and influence needs to be provided. These communlcations should be focused - smce Board staff and the Advisory Committee members have significant commitments to other iprojects and circumstances. These exchanges need to be straightforward using terms that, are familiar to' all - leaving aside jargon and "marketing speak". Our team will work with ewCB and the Advisory Committee to define terminology and methods to successful, leverage their influence with water users and providers to succeed in providing CWCB with a clear and cpmprehensive picture of drought and drought preparedness throughout the State. ' Each year water use in Colorado becomes increasingly complex. Demands from domestic, industrial, agricultural, fish and wildlife, and r\;!creation, are dramatically changing, coupled with a shifting politicallahdscape. ' Water in 2002 is different from water in 1992 ,because of the influences of the endangered species act, recreational in-channel diversions, F~deral Reserve rights, interstate lawsuits, water rights availability, and population growth on. both the east and west slopes. Yet, water remains . . . " ~e great limiter in terms of growth and Traditional water users and proViders In (levelopment in the State. the State understand the importance of water conservation andmariagement, although it is not clear how much conservation efforts' are part of regular business praotices, Water users and providers in Colorado are not shy when it comes to talking about water. ffowever, they can be hesitant or reluctant to tall< about their specific problems 'and their thaUenges to meet water demand. We have Worked with water users in the past, 'and we familiar with the many" channels" to gain their attention and engage their interests (e.g., through the Colorado Water Congress or Colorado Municipal League, etc.). We know from experience that there are times of the year , i- planting and harvest times, for example - !when we will not be able to gain access to some water users. It is to our advantage that ~e are intimate with the, goals arid objectives 'of ewCB, both in the short-term and long-tew, given our role in development of the Str!ltegic Plan, and our prior relationships with each of the Sections, in developing the Section work plans. Our team understands the issues and is ready to plan and'implement a survey that builds on the realities (and occasionally reltlctar]:t support) of the water user community. As we will demonstrate, we have systematically' thought through the complexities' arid challenges of the DPSCSA Project. This team of experts is eager to assume the assignment of engaging water users and providers, obtaining meaningful infqrmation to help ewCB and the State evaluate the state of drought preparedness and areas elf concern that exist with respect to the water , ' conservation. ' In contrast, water users on the Front Range, especially homeowners in major municipalities, are not well versed in water conservation and management, sometimes utilizing the State's precious commodity for lawn irrigation in a manner that may be considered by some to be excessive. i I Section .\, Page 2 . . .