SWSI Phase 2 SOW_6-10-05

• Title: SWSI Phase 2 Scope of Work
• Date: 6/10/2005
• SWSI II - Doc Type: Scope of Work

SWSI Phase 2 Scope of Work
Introduction
The Statewide Water Supply Initiative (SWSI) Report developed a number of findings
and recommendations. These findings and recommendations were reviewed by the
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and led to the adoption of two mission
statements, which can be found in Section 11 of the Report. Based on the findings and
recommendations, the CWCB mission statements, discussions with SWSI Basin
Roundtables (BRTs) and stakeholders, and recommendations of the SWSI consulting
team and CWCB staff, an initial set of priorities have been developed for further
analysis. The purpose of SWSI Phase 2 is to further analyze, evaluate, and develop
deeper consensus in four key areas. In order to do this, it is proposed that SWSI form
Technical Roundtables (TRTs) to continue the dialogue in a facilitated meeting forum
and conduct technical work around four key areas:
^ Water Efficiency (Agricultural and Municipal & Industrial [M&I])
^ Alternative Agricultural Transfers to Permanent Dry-up
^ Prioritize and Quantify Recreation and Environment Needs
^ Addressing the 20 Percent M&I Gap, Agricultural Shortages, and Environmental
and Recreational Needs Including Development of Alternatives
It is recognized that significant overlap may occur between these topics/subject areas
and that information exchange between TRTs should be facilitated and coordinated
by the consulting team. The overall goal of SWSI Phase 2 is to develop reconnaissance
level solutions to address the 20 percent M&I gap, agricultural shortages, and
environmental and recreational enhancements. To the extent possible, multi-objective
solutions will be sought/ developed. In developing various solutions/ alternatives, the
final work product will help policymakers and stakeholders gain a deeper
understanding of the relative role that water efficiency, agricultural transfers, and
new water development can play in meeting future needs and the trade-offs
associated with these solutions. These solutions can then be considered in the context
of meeting human needs for water and providing for the needs of Colorado's natural
environment and recreation.
Task 1-Project Kickoff and Formation of Technical Roundtables
Purpose
The TRT and BRT participant involvement activities are intended to provide a
mechanism and forum for the CWCB to solicit and exchange information, which is
essential to the success of SWSI Phase 2. The TRTs, with the support of and input
from the CWCB Board, will define overall objectives for each technical area.
Information exchange is expected to occur at five levels:
1. General Public Outreach -intended to provide a forum specifically for
presenting information to and obtaining feedback from the general public. The
TRT, BRT and CWCB Board meetings will have time allocated for public input.
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