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i_wrrc_2018a_2018-09-26t13:31:01z6 Hearing Summary




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INTERIM COMMITTEE  WATER RESOURCES REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 26, 2018      
Location HCR 0112



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only
04:21:52 PM  

Senator Coram and Representative Catlin discussed recent demand management programs currently being discussed in the Colorado River Basin.
04:27:17 PM  

Jay Winner, Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, testified about lease-fallowing pilot programs in the state.

04:28:22 PM  

Bob Longenbaugh, representing himself, testified on various water quality and water reuse issues in Colorado.  Mr. Longenbaugh distributed two handouts to the committee [Attachments E and F].
04:33:51 PM  

Doug Vilsack, Department of Natural Resources, and Dr. John Stulp, Governor's Special Policy Advisor on Water, testified about various Colorado River programs under consideration by the State of Colorado, as well as discussions related to drought contingency planning for the Colorado River Basin.
04:45:23 PM  

Dr. Stulp responded to committee questions regarding the Colorado River Compact.






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