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Welcome to the Arkansas Basin Roundtable
Notice:
The Arkansas Basin Roundtable is currently accepting changes to projects and the database for the Basin Implementation Plan update. Please click on the link below for further information.
The Arkansas Basin Roundtable is currently accepting changes to projects and the database for the Basin Implementation Plan update. Please click on the link below for further information.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 via Zoom
Executive Committee: 10:30 am Roundtable meeting: 12:30 pm
Meeting Agenda will be posted as soon as it is available.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 via Zoom
Executive Committee: 10:30 am Roundtable meeting: 12:30 pm
Meeting Agenda will be posted as soon as it is available.
Other Upcoming Meetings:
ABRT Committees
Arkansas Basin Roundtable Outreach Network - January 31, 9am zoom link
Enviro/Rec Comm. – January 31, 10:00am CANCELED. Next meeting February 28, 10am
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative Q1 - February 17, 9:00am
Ag/Muni Comm. – TBD IBCC Meeting – February 23
Other Meetings
CWCB Board Meeting – January 24-25 Aurora
Colorado Water Congress – January 26-28 Aurora
Upper Arkansas Water Partnership - January 27, 9:00am agenda link
IBCC Meeting - February 23
Arkansas Basin Roundtable Statements Regarding Demand Management of Colorado River Water Supplies within the State of Colorado
The Arkansas Basin Roundtable is keenly interested in the risks the State of Colorado faces regarding the availability of Colorado River water supplies. We recognize these risks may be growing due to changing hydrology in the Colorado River Basin, and Colorado’s nearly century-old commitments under the Colorado River Compact and the Upper Colorado River Compact. As such, the current discussions regarding the potential development of a voluntary, proactive Demand Management program within Colorado is of great interest to the Arkansas Basin water community. As the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) considers whether a Demand Management (DM) program in Colorado is achievable and worthwhile, the Arkansas Basin Roundtable provides these statements regarding the value of Colorado River water supplies in our basin and initial issues of interest and concern. Click here to read full document.
Colorado Water Conservation Board - Demand Management Feasibility Investigation
The Colorado Water Conservation Board(CWCB) is moving forward with its Demand Management Feasibility Investigation, which is now in its second year and second phase, focusing on analyzing potential implementation options using a draft Framework. The CWCB is committed to ensuring an open and collaborative process, and is seeking stakeholder and public input through workshops and an engagement website . This page is continuously updated with the latest information.
The Arkansas Basin Roundtable is keenly interested in the risks the State of Colorado faces regarding the availability of Colorado River water supplies. We recognize these risks may be growing due to changing hydrology in the Colorado River Basin, and Colorado’s nearly century-old commitments under the Colorado River Compact and the Upper Colorado River Compact. As such, the current discussions regarding the potential development of a voluntary, proactive Demand Management program within Colorado is of great interest to the Arkansas Basin water community. As the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) considers whether a Demand Management (DM) program in Colorado is achievable and worthwhile, the Arkansas Basin Roundtable provides these statements regarding the value of Colorado River water supplies in our basin and initial issues of interest and concern. Click here to read full document.
Colorado Water Conservation Board - Demand Management Feasibility Investigation
The Colorado Water Conservation Board(CWCB) is moving forward with its Demand Management Feasibility Investigation, which is now in its second year and second phase, focusing on analyzing potential implementation options using a draft Framework. The CWCB is committed to ensuring an open and collaborative process, and is seeking stakeholder and public input through workshops and an engagement website . This page is continuously updated with the latest information.
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Who is the Ark Basin Roundtable? |
What does the Roundtable do? |
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The Arkansas Basin Roundtable consists of representatives from every county in the Arkansas River basin. Members include municipal, agricultural, environmental, recreational, industrial interests as well as holders of adjudicated water rights.
Why is the Roundtable important?The Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of regional and local water issues and provides proponents of water projects the opportunity to gain support, secure funding, and partner with other stakeholders to implement projects that are aligned with the Roundtable's goals.
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While meeting the water resource needs of all water users within the Arkansas basin, projects supported by the Roundtable also support accomplishing the goals of the Arkansas Basin Implementation Plan (Ark BIP) and the Colorado Water Plan (CWP).
What can you do?You are invited to attend Roundtable meetings to gather information, make connections, and to learn what is going on around the basin. Please contact your representative, or a specific member of the Roundtable should you have any questions.
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