DENVER – Today, Governor Polis released the following statement about the agreement between the Colorado River Water Conservation District and Public Service Company:

“Water is one of Colorado’s most precious resources and I’m excited to congratulate the Colorado River Water Conservation District and Public Service Company (PSCo) on their historic agreement that would allow the River District to purchase the water rights associated with the Shoshone power plant. The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and the state look forward to working with the River District and PSCo through the state’s processes to ensure certainty for water users and protection for the environment,” said Governor Jared Polis.