Phase I of the Colorado River Water Availability Study (the Study or CRWAS) provides an unprecedented foundation for water resources planning in Colorado. The Study, which began in 2008, combines the data and models developed by the CWCB and the Division of Water Resources over the last 15 years with new information on past droughts and wet spells and possible future changes in climatic conditions to produce the most comprehensive look to date at the Colorado River water supply in our State. Phase I of the Study provides a strong foundation for subsequent work, which will examine water availability for future water supply projects and for additional non-consumptive water needs. The Study is guided by extensive public involvement and provides a transparent examination of complex water management issues and the data, science, and computer tools applied to assess these issues. With the publication of this report and the launch of the CRWAS on-line data viewer, Colorado's water community can now fully utilize this Phase I assessment of water availability for our current supply systems and levels of water demands. State agencies and Colorado River stakeholders can now prepare for further assessments of water management strategies to meet future demands and investigate the risks associated with each of them., Colorado Water Conservation Board in association with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Canyon Water Resources, Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc [and] Stratus Consulting., Online resource; title from PDF cover, viewed October 2015.
Phase II of study was performed to meet several specific modeling goals outlined by the CWCB: Incorporate new data from the CMIP5 (Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project, Phase 5) climate projections to develop improved climate impacted flows. Apply updated natural streamflow estimates developed for the parallel Joint Front Range Climate Change Vulnerability Study. Extend the period of record for the Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) models in the Colorado River Basin to incorporate more recent hydrology. Provide detailed technical results to support Colorado's Water Plan (CWCB, 2015) and the Colorado Water Plan Technical Update (CWCB, 2019). The approach for CRWAS Phase II was used to develop planning scenarios for Colorado's Water Plan (CWP) and the updated StateMod models were used to identify shortages for the Colorado Water Plan Technical Update., Colorado Water Conservation Board in association with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Canyon Water Resources, Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc [and] Stratus Consulting., "June 2019.", Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed October 2024)
Strategic plan: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Mission and vision -- Planning goals, objectives and action strategies -- Glossary of terms. -- CDRom Appendices: Appendix A: Colorado State Parks Agency background -- Appendix B: Planning process background -- Appendix C: Trends, influences and public preferences --Appendix D: Charter outlines: Proposed within the Colorado State Parks Fine-year strategic plan -- Appendix E: Action strategy information form -- Appendix F: Reference list--2003 SCORP and Colorado State Parks five-year strategic plan, 2005-2009 -- Appendix G: Additional references--Colorado State Parks five year strategic plan, 2004-2009 -- Appendix H: Strategic plan town meeting information -- Appendix I: 2002 PricewaterhouseCoopers market assessment study overview -- Appendix J: 2003 statewide comprehensive recreation plan (SCORP) summary., Cover title., Includes bibliographical references.
Strategic plan: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Mission and vision -- Planning goals, objectives and action strategies -- Glossary of terms. -- CDRom Appendices: Appendix A: Colorado State Parks Agency background -- Appendix B: Planning process background -- Appendix C: Trends, influences and public preferences --Appendix D: Charter outlines: Proposed within the Colorado State Parks Fine-year strategic plan -- Appendix E: Action strategy information form -- Appendix F: Reference list--2003 SCORP and Colorado State Parks five-year strategic plan, 2005-2009 -- Appendix G: Additional references--Colorado State Parks five year strategic plan, 2004-2009 -- Appendix H: Strategic plan town meeting information -- Appendix I: 2002 PricewaterhouseCoopers market assessment study overview -- Appendix J: 2003 statewide comprehensive recreation plan (SCORP) summary., Cover title., Includes bibliographical references.
"Last Edited February 9, 2005.", "This handbook is for use by Colorado State Parks Staff, Interpreters, and Volunteers.", Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed February 2013), Includes bibliographical references.
