Protect & Restore Streams, Rivers, Lakes & Riparian Areas Biologically healthy rivers form the basis of a thriving Colorado Basin. Whether in support of tourism and recreation, agriculture, safe drinking water or meeting the River’s Compact requirements healthy rivers with adequate flows are critical. This is not only reflected in stream flows but also in […]
The Colorado River Basin's Economy Relationship to Water Tourism and Recreation, Agriculture and Energy are all critical and integral components of the Basin Economy. Tourism is the predominant basic-sector industry in the headwaters counties (Grand, Eagle, Summit, and Pitkin) with world-class visitor attractions, including ski resorts, Gold Medal fishing, National Parks and Wild and Scenic eligible
Menu Municipal & Industrial Conservation Planning Drinking Water Providers Land Use & Water Secure & Protect Safe Drinking Water The Colorado Basin Roundtable prioritizes ensuring ongoing access to safe drinking water, as well as promoting water conservation and water-conscious land-use practices. These themes from the Roundtable’s Basin Implementation Plan, which was developed in 2015 as part
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Menu Agriculture Upper Colorado Study Sustain, Protect, & Promote Agriculture Agriculture is an important part of the Colorado Basin’s economy and way of life. Cattle production makes up the largest share of the basin’s agricultural economy, and significant acreage is dedicated to growing forage to support this sector. Other crops include feed and cereal grains
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Menu About Bylaws Basin Facts Meetings Members Partners About the Colorado Basin Roundtable The Colorado Basin Roundtable is a group of water managers and stakeholders charged with water planning for the main-stem Colorado River Basin within Colorado. It is one of nine basin roundtables in Colorado created by the state legislature in 2005 in the
Managing, Protecting, & Sustaining Water Resources Within the Colorado River Basin Our goals are to protect, conserve and develop water supplies within the Western Slope of Colorado for future needs. Discover More About the Colorado Basin Roundtable Established in 2005 by the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado Basin Roundtable (CBRT) is a group of water managers
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