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The Board will support outreach, education and other programs that promote a better understanding of water issues so Colorado's citizens and other government entities will understand water as a limited resource and will make informed decisions related to its conservation, development) protection and management. The Board and the Board Staff will identify and analyze and respond to the need for statutory changes to ensure the effective implementation of this plan and the Board's mission. Policy Implementation The Board and its staff will: . Continue to support the statutory requirements which mandate CWCB involvement in projects and programs . Recommend statutory changes to ensure the effective implementation of this plan and the Board's mission. . Provide regulatory stability and support to water users and others . Respond to requests for technical support from customers . Provide water planning tools . Support State legislative and administrative requests . Support existing and future water supply infrastructure project fmancing and construction . Reduce the risk of Colorado's citizens from weather related hazards, specifically flood and drought . Provide general water related information . Protect the environment and the ability to continue to utilize water by protecting streams and lakes. Prog-ram Performance and Management I The Board and staff will: . Provide for adequate staff attraction and retention . Produce high quality, useable products (through communication, teamwork, timeliness, accountability and image) . Maintain appropriate financial controls . Continually develop means to leverage people, goodwill, and technology, and utilize innovation to adapt to changing customer needs and demands. . Increase the public's understanding of water as a natural resource so informed decisions may be made.