Recent activity at Colorado Water Conservation Board
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 31, 2026·Board meeting
Interbasin Compact Committee Meeting
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.
Sep 22, 2026
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The meeting provided a detailed review of water conditions and drought status for Colorado. Key discussion topics included an update on the drought task force's decision to pause regular meetings, an analysis of the record-breaking warmth across the state for the current water year, a review of precipitation patterns and drought monitor maps, and the potential impact of the upcoming El Nino. The committee also examined meteorological data regarding temperature deviations, evaporative demand, and precipitation forecasts for the upcoming week.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
Colorado Forest Health Council, Committee on Leveraging Resources Committee Meeting
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.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
Drought Task Force Meeting
The meeting provided updates on current drought conditions, wildfire risks, and the El Niño outlook for Colorado. Representatives discussed the state's drought framework, including funding requests for projects to improve drought resilience, planning, and agricultural support. Additionally, an upcoming workshop on local drought experiences was announced, and the Division of Water Resources noted the successful administration of the state's prior appropriation system during the difficult water year.
