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<br />.. .." <br />-""'1l <br />~ '.~ <br /> <br />MWSI Recommendations <br /> <br />"It is recommended that a continuing state-sponsored cooperative supply planning forum <br />be established to serve the following functions: <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />. Coordination and integration among interested parties regarding interrelated <br />studies and planning efforts <br /> <br />. Provide an opportunity for parity to be maintained between large and small <br />providers and other interest groups. Facilitate open discussion and <br />resolution of issues and concerns, thereby reducing the potential for litigation <br /> <br />. A forum for addressing State policy issues and access to state agency <br />technicaZexpertise - <br /> <br />. An opportunity for regular and periodic updating of the MWSI database <br /> <br />. Updating and expansion of existing database. " <br /> <br />SB 96-74 Study <br />" The fourth area of public water policy is the role of the State of Colorado, in particular <br />its water resources agencies, infacilitating water planningfor the South Platte River ... <br />Basin. It is evident from the Metropolitan Water Supply Investigation Study and this (SB . <br />74) study that considerable information has been developed, and communication among <br />water providers and users has been improved It appears that, if additional time and <br />resources are made available. that these studies would provide the foundation for <br />additional studies to assist water users in meeting population growth needs while dealing <br />with the many complex issues identified in this report. - <br /> <br />Colorado Water Con~ress Articles ofIncorporation <br />"The objectives of this corporation shall be to bring about institution and advancement <br />ofprogramsfor the conservation, development. and protection of the water resources of <br />the State of Colorado . . . It shall provide its membership with aforumfor the discussion <br />of water questions to the end that. where possible, conflicts among water users may be <br />resolved through the medium of mutual discussion of the facts and proposed solutions. It <br />shall provide. . . information. . . to the end that the people will, through the democratic <br />process, insist upon and support a strong state water program. " <br /> <br />e <br />