Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Pub. Date
2005.
Description
The Alamosa River Watershed Restoration Master Plan and Environmental Assessment (Master Plan) summarizes current environmental conditions and develops solutions for identified problems that will lead to a healthier watershed. The scope of the Master Plan includes the entire watershed (not just the area directly affected by Summitville Mine), and covers a broad array of natural resources and watershed functions and values. The result is a multidisciplinary...
Description
The Arkansas River in central and southeastern Colorado is a diverse natural resource that plays a critically important role for all who live in this basin. By the year 2050 the population of Colorado is expected to double to 10 million. But future growth and economic development hinges on a dependable water supply. In response, the State is implementing a water plan that must meet the needs of a myriad of water users. The Arkansas River Basin Implementation...