ARKANSAS BASIN ROUNDTABLE
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Arkansas Basin Roundtable

ABOUT
The Arkansas Basin has seen robust growth over the past few years. Home to two large cities – Colorado Springs and Pueblo – the Arkansas Basin has seen an increase in competition for the same scarce water resources. As a result of this urban growth, there has been an increase in the transfer of water from agricultural use to municipal and industrial (M&I) uses.
Following the South Platte Basin, the Arkansas Basin is projected to experience the largest increase in M&I water demand by 2050, requiring an increase of between 141,000 AF and 195,000 acre feet (AF) with passive conservation included. 

PRIORITIES

  • Maintain agricultural viability in the lower basin
  • Provide for in-basin augmentation in the upper basin
  • Provide for adequate water quality to meet all needs
  • Ensure adequate water for future needs:
    • Municipal & Industrial
    • Agricultural
    • Environmental
    • Recreational
Glossary of Water Terms
Acronyms
Picture
Arkansas River Line Diagram Map from Southeast Water Conservation Conservancy District.

Contact Us

Mark Shea
Chair
mshea@csu.org


Steve Kastner
​
Consumptive Vice Chair 

Bob Hamel
​
Non-Consumptive Vice Chair
​
director@raftthebest.com
Maria Brandt
 PEPO Coordinator
​arkbasinpepo@gmail.com
Elise Bergsten​​
Secretary
Elise.balancedmgmt@
gmail.com

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  • Home
  • Ark Basin Details
  • Minutes and Presentations
  • Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
  • Basin Implementation Plan
  • Education and Outreach
  • Environment/Recreation
  • Funding Opportunities
    • Grants Submitted to Needs Assessment
  • Resources
  • Agriculture-Municipal