System Conservation in the Upper Basin Amy I. Haas Upper Colorado River Commission December 14, 2017
Upper Basin System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) Administered by UCRC Pilot Project: originally 2 years, extended through 2018 Funders: DW, SNWA, CAWCD, MWD & BOR 45 projects funded (‘15-’17) CU reduction (’15-’17) = ~22,116 AF Total cost: $4,555,747 Objective: Investigate options/feasibility, NOT ensure wet water gets to Lake Powell
2015 Upper Basin SCPP Projects
2016 Upper Basin SCPP Projects
2017 Upper Basin SCPP Projects
Total Upper Basin SCPP Projects (2015-2017)
Lessons Learned Administrative requirements Importance of key stakeholders, NGOs Significant interest in participation Competitive pricing can support conservation Ancillary benefits of conservation Educational tool Improve methods to estimate conserved water volumes