Permanently protecting flows in the Upper Colorado River Basin

The Shoshone Water Right Preservation Coalition & Campaign represents a diverse group of stakeholders working toward permanent protection of the historic Shoshone Water Rights – some of the largest and most senior non-consumptive water rights on the Colorado River.

Now is your chance to act!

The Colorado River District is calling on supporters like you to submit written public comments in support of the effort to permanently protect the Shoshone water rights.

Tell the CWCB you support accepting the Shoshone Hydropower Plant’s historic water rights into Colorado’s Instream Flow Program. This is a vital step in protecting year-round river flows, and supporting communities, agriculture, recreation, the environment, and local economies across Western Colorado.

Follow this step-by-step guide to submit your comment today:

  1. Submit today: Public comments to support permanent protection of the Shoshone Water Rights are due by September 18. Your voice can make a real difference.
  2. Email: Colorado Water Conservation Board: viola.bralish@state.co.us

Example:
Subject: Public Comment – Please Accept Shoshone Water Rights into ISF Program

Body:
  1. Opening: I support the inclusion of the Shoshone Water Rights through the State’s Instream Flow Program and urge the CWCB to accept the proposed acquisition.
  2. Who you are:  Name, location, and your connection to water in Western Colorado
  3. Call to action: Please accept these flows into the State’s Instream Flow Program and secure this vital protection for the Colorado River, and communities that rely on it.
  4. Signature:  [Name, title/organization if applicable]
  5. Send!

The public comment is open for a limited time (closes Sept. 18). Let’s secure this protection for the Colorado River, now and for the future.

Thank you for your support,
– The Colorado River District Team 

Coalition Members