Basin Implementation Planning SOUTHWEST BASIN ROUNDTABLE July 16, 2014
Southwest Basin Implementation Plan BIP Development Process Basin Overview Approach Highlights Goals and Measureable Outcomes Opportunities and Constraints Identified Projects and Processes Strategies
Development Process 2013 Updated IPPs 2010 Needs Assessment and other data 2013 Roundtable Goals & Meas. Outcomes Assess Current Gaps Identify Opportunities and New Strategies Implementation Plan Mapping and Analysis Roundtable Joint Problem Solving
Basin Overview
Approach
Goal Themes A. Balance All Needs and Reduce Conflict B. Maintain Agricultural Water Needs C. Meet Municipal and Industrial Water Needs D. Meet Recreational Water Needs E. Meet Environmental Water Needs F. Preserve Water Quality G. Comply with CO River Compact & Manage Risk
Measureable Outcomes
Constraints and Opportunities
Identified Projects and Processes
Water sources Hydropower on existing canals Geothermal use Habitat restoration In Stream Flow proposals Education Recreational Education and/or Access Storage Ag Diversions and Fish Passage Efficiencies for delivery systems
Strategies: Funding Great potential to leverage WSRA funds with other sources (NRCS, SWCD, private) “Bundling” projects Recommendations: WSRA funds should not be use it or lose it Dedicated funding sources grass buy back agricultural efficiencies local water quality monitoring efforts recreational/ environmental data needs
Strategies: Education and Partnerships Education and outreach for water conservation and reuse, agricultural water sharing, recreational uses, water quality and watershed health Continue collaboration around multi-purpose projects Coordinate with Tribal partners to support implementation of the Tribal Settlement
Strategies: Address Data Needs Evaluate Environmental and Recreational gaps Initiate collaborative effort to develop innovative tools to address gaps Needs of non-public water supply systems Industrial water use and need Correct and Update SWSI 2010 attribute map
Meeting our Goals Goal ThemesSupporting IPPs A. Balance all needs29 B. Agricultural10 C. M & I42 D. Recreation10 E. Environmental41 F. Water Quality6 G. Compact/Risks7
Long Hollow Reservoir Construction (La Plata River) Recreational In- Channel Diversion Construction (Animas River)