CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE ON INTERSTATE WATER COMPACTS
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Mar 8, 2023
Location SCR 357
Update on Interstate Water Compacts - Committee Discussion Only
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08:17:39 AM |
Kevin Rein, State
Engineer, Division of Water Resources, introduced himself and his presentation
(Attachment B). He spoke about how Colorado stays in compliance with
the different river compacts.
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08:21:28 AM |
Mr. Rein spoke about compact administration across Colorado's different river basins.
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08:34:39 AM |
Andy Mueller, General Manager, Colorado River District, introduced himself and his presentation (Attachment C). He spoke about the district's role in compact compliance.
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08:37:55 AM |
Mr. Mueller spoke about the conflicts among the states using Colorado River water.
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08:43:54 AM |
Becky Mitchell, Colorado Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission, introduced herself. She spoke about her efforts to talk to stakeholders across Colorado and in other states to manage the Colorado River. She told the committee how Colorado has never been out of compliance with the Colorado River Compact.
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08:48:36 AM |
Ms. Mitchell told the committee about the proposal submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation, in conjunction with five other basin states. She discussed the shortages being taken by Colorado River water users and how she communicates the challenges in Colorado to other states.
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08:51:56 AM |
Mr. Rein answered questions from the committee about water rights administration on the Colorado River.
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08:56:25 AM |
Ms. Mitchell answered questions about the releases from Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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08:57:37 AM |
The panelists continuted to respond to questions from the committee.
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09:07:08 AM |
Questions for the
panelists continued.
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