Mar 8, 2021Board meeting
Division of Water Resources Public Meeting
The meeting focused on the proposal to designate a portion of the Yampa River as over-appropriated. Discussion topics included the definition of over-appropriation, the impact of such a designation on surface water rights and well permits, the criteria evaluated by the State Engineer to support this designation, and the requirements for augmentation plans for new well permits. The presentation also provided insight into the permitting process and potential impacts on current and future water users.