Colorado One Water Opportunities; At present, many Colorado communities manage and regulate water in a highly fragmented wayrequiring interdisciplinary solutions that create more equitable, sustainable, and resilient communities. Communities can use One Water strategies to achieve local goals related to meeting current and future water needs, environmental and water quality protection, community connection to waterways, and other local water management goals. 11/10/2026 - Request for Proposals (RFP) PDAA 2027*0005 - Colorado One Water Opportunities posted to VSS. See one (1) attachment.
10/14/2026 - Requests for Proposals (RFP) PDAA 2027*0002 - Evaluation of Hydrology and Future Water Availability for the 15-Mile Reach of the Colorado River POSTED to VSS. See one (1) attachment. 10/30/2026 - Amendment #1 Q&A for Request for Proposals (RFP) PDAA 2027*0002 - Evaluation of Hydrology and Future Water Availability for the 15-Mile Reach of the Colorado River posted to VSS. Please see two (2) newly attached documents: "Amendment #1 - Q&A - RFP PDAA 2027*0002" & "Amendment #1 RFP PDAA 2027*0002 - Evaluation of Hydrology and Future Water Availability for the 15-Mile Reach of the Colorado River"
The DNR - Water Conservation Board seeks proposals for a Colorado Water Reuse Progress Report and Roadmap, identified as Action 1.5 to strategically expand water reuse. The solicitation is classified under miscellaneous services and is a request for proposals, not a grant program. Proposals are due November 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Colorado Water Conservation Board
Interbasin Compact Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Committee discussed the agenda for the meeting, emphasizing the storage conversation and the transition to the new topic of water conservation, efficiency, and land use. Key agenda items included interstate updates, the contribution program, no and low regrets facilitated discussions, and public comment. The meeting also addressed progress on no and low regrets statements, the need for stakeholder-driven solutions, and the importance of focusing on statewide outcomes rather than individual interests.
Colorado Forest Health Council, Committee on Leveraging Resources Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee focused on 2026 goals related to removing barriers for funding programs and creating enabling conditions for forest resilience. Key discussion topics included updates on a revolving loan fund initiative aimed at addressing gaps in forest health, wildfire mitigation, and restoration funding, specifically exploring how to bridge the gap between existing water-focused loan programs and forestry projects. Additionally, the committee reviewed findings from a workshop on the Colorado Forest Resilience Planning Guide, emphasizing collaborative process design, capital stacking, strategic geographic prioritization, and the long-term maintenance funding challenges.
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Hallie MahowaldArkansas Basin Water Plan Grant Project Manager
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Colorado Forest Health Council, Legislative Committee Legislative Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the structure and scheduling of its ongoing legislative meetings. Primary agenda items included the development and digital accessibility of timber industry resources, potential coordination with the leveraging resources committee, and updates regarding the mountain pine beetle outbreak work group. Additionally, the committee reviewed efforts to present 2027 legislative priorities to various state legislators.
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