The meeting provided a comprehensive update on current drought and water supply conditions, noting that despite recent monsoon rains, severe drought continues to affect much of the state. Experts presented wildfire outlooks, detailing statistics on current large fire incidents and resource allocations, while also providing an overview of flood risks associated with burn scars. The task force reviewed updates from ad hoc working groups and deliberated on recommendations submitted for potential emergency executive action.
Jul 15, 2026·
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This document provides an overview of staff recommendations regarding grant funding requests for the Water Supply Reserve Fund. It outlines the review process for grant applications, which includes checking for completeness and eligibility, and details the availability of project status reports, including completed projects, projects in progress, and those in the procurement process.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a welcome session focusing on water management, local community engagement, and regional water use. Key agenda items included the approval of the meeting agenda and consent items. The director's report covered multiple critical topics, including staffing updates for the Energy and Carbon Management Commission, legislative committee testimony regarding water resources and drought, federal rule changes for oil and gas development, and the current statewide drought emergency declaration. Additionally, the board received updates on permitting process improvements, state land conservation efforts, and the status of ongoing wildfire mitigation, forest health initiatives, and the response to recent wildfire incidents impacting infrastructure and air quality.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Colorado Water Conservation Board Board Meeting Agenda
The board meeting covers a variety of water management and administrative topics. Agenda items include the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair, reviews of director reports, and the allocation of the Water Plan Grant for FY2026-27. The board will evaluate multiple Water Supply Reserve Fund applications, deliberate on instream flow appropriations and acquisitions, and discuss authorization to proceed to trial in an active opposition case. Additional topics involve the Diane Hoppe Memorial Scholarship, updates to fee structures for easement projects, renewal of easement agreements, and annual allocations for the Water Education Colorado program. The second day features basin director reports, updates to water efficiency and agricultural water protection guidelines, drought information, and approvals for Upper Colorado River Commission provisional accounting projects. Finally, the board will conduct sessions on construction fund financial projections, water project loans, and dam safety presentations.
