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<br />DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES <br /> <br />The Division of Water Resources (State Engineer) is responsible for the distribu- <br />tion and the administration of the state's water resources. This responsibility in- <br />cludes the collection of all hydrographic and water resource data; implementation <br />of the state's dam safety program; the granting of permits for the use of ground- <br />water; coordination with federal, state, and local government entities to ensure <br />full utilization of Colorado's water; the development and utilization of water <br />rights litigation; the promulgation of rules and regulations; and the implementa- <br />tion of interstate compacts. <br /> <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br /> <br />The Division of Wildlife is responsible for managing, protecting, enhancing and <br />preserving wildlife and habitat for both game and nongame species. Funding for <br />Division of Wildlife programs comes from hunting and fishing license fees, the <br />nongame state income tax checkoff, and from federal excise tax funds. The ap- <br />, propriation reflects the continued Memorandum of Understanding between the <br />Joint Budget Committee and the Division of Wildlife. <br /> <br />SOIL CONSERVATION BOARD <br /> <br />The Soil Conservation Board is composed of nine members. Eight members are <br />selected from the ten watersheds of the state by membership of local soil conser- <br />vation districts, and one member is appointed by the Governor. The Board is re- <br />sponsible for providing a program of soil and water conservation by the control <br />of wind and water erosion, the prevention of floods and the preservation of ade- <br />quate underground water reserves. <br /> <br />Department of Natural Resources 9/6/96 3 <br />