Date: 03/18/2009
Final
Gary Hausler Water Importation
COMMITTEE ON JOINT AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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08:06 AM -- Gary Hausler Water Importation Presentation
Gary Hausler, a retired mining engineer from Gunnison, discussed his background in engineering and as a farmer. He explained where Colorado currently gets water and discussed the current and future demand for water in the state. He provided an executive summary of his presentation (Attachment A).
08:12 AM
Mr. Hausler discussed the Colorado River Compact and how water from the Colorado River is used. He described an alternative importation plan to divert water from the Mississippi River.
08:16 AM
Mr. Hausler discussed the phases of developing a "Central Plains Compact" and the estimated costs of the project and how such a project could be funded.
08:23 AM
Mr. Hausler discussed the environmental and agricultural advantages of the project. He also described some of the challenges, which he deemed to be primarily political.
08:26 AM
Mr. Hausler described some possible next steps for moving the idea forward.
08:34 AM
Mr. Hausler answered questions from the committee.
08:39 AM -- Presentation from the Division of Wildlife and the Wildlife Management Public Education Advisory Council
08:40 PM
Jeff Rucks, representing the Public Education Advisory Council and the Division of Wildlife, gave a brief presentation about the history of the Public Education Advisory Council and their media plan to educate the public about wildlife management. A description of the media program and budget were provided to committee members ahead of time (Attachments B and C). Mr. Rucks also introduced Chris Russell who represents Eagle Claw, and Eric Coe who represents the Public Education Advisory Council. Mr. Rucks answered questions from the committee.
08:49 AM
Mr. Russell explained that from a marketing perspective, he believes that the advertising money had been spent wisely through the campaign.
08:50 AM
The joint committee adjourned.