Date: 09/14/2015
Final
Overview of the Second Draft of the Colorado Water Plan
WATER RESOURCES REVIEW COMMITTEE
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12:12 PM -- Overview of the Second Draft of the Colorado Water Plan
Gaspar Perricone, Legislative Liaison, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), introduced himself to the committee and provided a background of the Colorado Water Plan (CWP). Mr. Perricone described the various challenges that the state is currently facing and how the development of the CWP addresses those challenges. Mr. Perricone mentioned that the State Water Supply Initiative helped to develop the plan and discussed the executive order issued by Governor Hickenlooper, which directed the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to develop the plan. Mr. Perricone discussed the timeline of the water plan. He discussed Chapter 10 of the CWP, "Critical Action Plan," which outlines each action that needs to be taken in order to implement the CWP. Mr. Perricone explained that the CWP is meant to be an evolving document and discussed how the CWCB will measure the success of the plan. He mentioned the importance of public involvement in the development of the plan.
12:19 PM
Senator Roberts mentioned the importance of public input.