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River District and CWCB propose route to dedicate Shoshone water for instream uses; Pitkin to discuss
Summary
Officials said a proposal under negotiation would have the Colorado River Water Conservation District purchase Shoshone power‑plant water rights and partner with the Colorado Water Conservation Board to dedicate the rights to protect in‑stream flows when the plant is not operating.
Pitkin County staff and counsel updated commissioners and the Healthy Rivers Advisory Board on April 15 about an ongoing proposal under discussion between the Colorado River Water Conservation District, Xcel/PacifiCorp (owner/operator of the Shoshone hydroelectric facility) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB).
What’s proposed: River District leaders have indicated they can assemble funds to acquire Shoshone’s senior and junior water rights and partner with CWCB to dedicate those rights to in‑stream flow (ISF) protection…
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