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This handbook was created to help members of the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee, Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee, the interim Water Resources Review Committee, and other legislators to better understand Colorado's water policies and programs that are likely to be encountered during their tenure.

The Water Resources Review Committee was created pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources.

Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.  The Water Resources Review Committee (WRRC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources for the general welfare of the state (Section 37-98-102, C.R.S.). It is also required to review statewide planning for water resources.

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to addressing Colorado's growing demand for water, including expanding the reuse of reclaimed domestic wastewater; funding water projects; and making other technical changes to certain water-related programs.

The Water Resources Review Committee (WRRC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources for the general welfare of the state (Section 37-98-102, C.R.S.).  It is also required to review statewide planning for water resources.  The committee is authorized to review and propose legislation to further its purpose.  In conducting its review, the committee is required to consult with experts in the field of water conservation, quality, use, finance, and development. 

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to address Colorado’s growing demand for water and to fund public drinking water and wastewater projects.

Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.

Spurred in part by the state's growing population and recent droughts, the executive branch and legislature have taken action to address Colorado’s future water supply challenges. This issue brief examines several water supply planning initiatives, including the development of the Colorado Water Plan and the Water for the 21st Century Act.

Pursuant to Section 37-60-122(b) of the C.R.S. the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is required to submit a report by January 15th of each year to the Colorado General Assembly describing the basis of all Construction Fund and Severance Tax Perpetual Base Fund loans authorized by the CWCB under $10,000,000. This report fulfills the CWCB reporting obligations for those “Small Project” loans for calendar year 2016.

Submitted herewith to the Colorado General Assembly is the final report of the Water Resources Review Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources.

This memorandum identifies state funding for water supply projects, including the:

• Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund;
• Severance Tax Trust Fund Perpetual Base Fund; 
• Water Supply Reserve Fund; 
• Water Efficiency Grant Program; and 
• Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority Water Revenue Bonds and Small Hydropower Loans

This document provides a summary of water legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

Pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources.

Pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources.