Date: 09/06/2012
Final
Chatfield Reservoir Allocation Project
WATER RESOURCES REVIEW COMMITTEE
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11:47 AM -- Chatfield Reservoir Allocation Project
Eric Hecox, Executive Director, South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA), identified the membership and purpose of the SMWSA and explained how the Chatfield Reservoir Allocation Project would help address the growing water demand from South Metro communities. The purpose of the project is to convert flood control storage space of approximately 20,600 acre-feet in Chatfield Reservoir, which is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, into water supply storage space for municipal, industrial, recreation, and agricultural uses as well as fishery habitat enhancement.
Mr. Hecox identified other water development projects that are being developed by members of the SMWSA and described the role of Chatfield Reservoir in flood mitigation for the South Platte Basin. He also identified permits and environmental reviews required for the Chatfield Reservoir Allocation Project.
11:55 AM
Rick McLoud, Water Resources Manager, Centennial Water and Sanitation District, identified potential beneficiaries of waters obtained from the Chatfield Reallocation Project that is sponsored by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and identified other local government and organizations that support the project (Attachment F). He also identified economic and environmental benefits of the project and potential mitigation measures to offset environmental impacts related to increase water storage in the Chatfield Reservoir.
12:09 PM
Mr. McLoud responded to questions about environmental groups that support of project and organizations that are opposed or have concerns about the project. He also identified potential environmental mitigation projects to offset environmental impacts related to the reallocation project.
12:16 PM
The committee recessed.