Response to Comments on the Colorado River Wat

Response to Comments on the Colorado River Water Supply Availability Scope of Work - October 19, 2007 Individual and/or Date of Comment Response Organization Comment Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 Where or how do I find the CWCB water users manual for each These are available on the web Basin? http://ibcc.state.co.us/Process/Needs/WaterSupplyAvailability/ ( ). Under “helpful links” you can access the Basin Background Information References and the Basin Water Resources Planning Model User's Manual for each sub - basin included in the CDSS. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 In both this Study and the Nonconsumptive work going on, how do Future non - consumptive uses are being addressed by Non - we distinguish between Nonconsumptive needs from wants? Cons umptive Work Group and will be incorporated into Phase II – not Phase I of this Study. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 At the Co River RT, I was concerned by the hijacking of the Through the components of “Roundtable Participation in the discussion by Gunnison specific issues and focus. Need to keep Study,” particularly the workshops, those with interests and our focus on th e bigger strategic statewide need to answer the input can provide them in an open forum for broader questions without being distracted, delayed, or confused. The consideration. Study is big and complex enough without getting in the deep weeds or bowing to singular special interests. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 The request for more frequent report - outs and review is valid, as See “Roundtable Participation in the Study” below. long as we d on’t delay the schedule. Give enough time, but adopt Specifically, 3 Workshops have been included in Task 4 to a speak now or accept and support it policy for review process. handle outreach comments. R eview/comment on draft deliverables will also be solicited from basin roundtable members. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 To me, the results need really boil down to 3 metrics: time, water, We agree and believe these metrics are included. and risk. At these meetings during the discussions, I have pencil s ketched out some concepts of what that could look like and would be happy to share. Water entities throughout the State need results that are valid, pure, useful, widely agreed upon, and understandable in helping to assess their own respective situations. Moreover, policy makers need same results so sound policies, rules or legislation can be pursued. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 Speaking of widely agreed upon, you will always have someone Through the components of “Roundtable Participation in the or group for what ever parochial reason criticize the Study. They Study,” particularly the workshops , those with interests and need to be heard, but ultimately dismissed if not valid. Don’t let input can provide them in an open forum for broader the squeaky or selfish wheel drive the Study. consideration. Wayne Vanderschuere 10/1/07 I did not see any substantive changes that would require The Board will have input on the study and ultimately they additional review/approval by IBCC or CWCB. By the way how have decision making authority over many aspects of the does CWCB fit in to this process? Colorado River Compact. Gunnison Basin 10/3/07 1) The GBRT recognizes the desire of the IBCC to complete the 1. See responses to specific suggestions below. Roundtable (GBRT) water availability study as quickly as possible in order that critical 2. Roundtable members and other water users can use the questions about Colorado’s future water supplies can be time during state procurement to develop an addressed. At the same time, the roundtable is concerned that 5 of 10 Page