Water storage policy for Colorado
Date
2004
Authors
Grigg, Neil S., author
Colorado State University, publisher
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Abstract
During the first years of the 21st Century, three processes converged to create a water crisis in Colorado: rapid population growth, decline in construction of new water projects, and deep drought. The paper explains these trends and forces, outlines their impacts in the form of water shortages and institutional gridlock, and analyzes policies for new storage projects, management of existing facilities, and new management methods and technologies. The paper reviews past state water policy, recent initiatives, and election results from November 2003. It concludes with observations about needed changes in policy for water storage and management in Colorado's unique natural and institutional settings.
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24th annual AGU hydrology days was held at Colorado State University on March 10-12, 2004.
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes bibliographical references.