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Basin Implementation Plan (BIP)

BIP and Projects Database Update:

As described in the BIP Update Workplan (link below), data and information on new projects in the Arkansas Basin has been collected and assembled into a revised project database. The BIPs are complete as of January 31, 2022. The final edits to the eight Basin Implementation Plans have been completed by the roundtables, their local experts, and the BIP general contractor. The new BIPs advance the basin roundtables' 2015 efforts. For the first time, a shorter and standardized Volume 1 BIP strategy document makes comparing BIPs easier. Additionally, basin efforts to identify local projects are now captured in the CWCB's new Project Database.
The final Volume 1 BIP link is below. For those who wish to dive deeper, feel free to reference the longer and more detailed final Volume 2 documents.
Final Arkansas Volume 1 BIP
Final Arkansas Volume 2 BIP


HERE is a list of projects that have been identified project proponents in the Arkansas Basin. They can be sorted by basin, sector and county. These projects include those that have been identified on the Master Needs list as well as those identified during the Basin Implementation Plan update process.

BIP Update

As part of the adaptive management framework adopted by the Colorado Water Plan, each basin is updating its BIP.  A project team consisting of the Local Expert (LRE Water and Forsgren Associates), a General Contractor (led by Brown and Caldwell) and the CWCB will work with the Arkansas Basin Roundtable and basin stakeholders to accomplish this update.  Outreach activities have been conducted to update the basin’s project lists, and to revise basin goals.  The BIP Update workplan, and documentation of these activities are included below.
  • Link to BIP Workplan
  • Links to BIP Workshop recordings: 9.23.2020 (Lower Ark) and 9.29.2020
  • Link to Revised Goals

History of the BIP

Follow ​link to Arkansas Basin Implementation Plan Update
​The 2015 Edition of the Arkansas Basin Implementation Plan serves as a tool for Roundtable members to help educate their various constituents, particularly policy makers. The plan includes three perspectives:
  1. ​The elements of the plan are organized according to  the Colorado Water Conservation Board directive.
  2. The plan highlights the future challenges faced by the various types of water usage in the basin.
  3. ​A description of the Needs, Solution, and Plan of Action approach along with a summary of all Planned and Ongoing Projects to meet the needs of the basin are included in the plan.
Follow link to 2015 Arkansas Basin Implementation Plan 

Master Needs List

Downloadable version of Master Needs List (PDF)

Excel Version of Master Needs List
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  • Resources
  • Agriculture-Municipal