Colorado Water
From email from Senator Ken Gordon, "On Wednesday from noon to 1:15 P.M. I am hosting a hearing for people to talk about ideas they have for how to address this issue. It will be at the Capitol in Senate Hearing Room 356 which is located on the third floor on the East side. There will be some experts on water issues testifying and there will be a chance for public comment as well. I am interested if anyone has an idea for legislation that will help to address the issue. You are all invited. If you know someone who is interested in water issues tell them as well."
House Bill 1177 hopes to use the Colorado River Compact as a model in managing water in Colorado, according to the Denver Post [February 8, 2005, "Bill promotes water talks"]. From the article, "The vision for a new era of collaboration spelled out in House Bill 1177 - branded as "the Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act" - has the state's water warriors cautiously enthused, many of them said at a packed legislative hearing Monday. The measure, backed by Gov. Bill Owens, would create a voluntary framework for negotiating trans-basin water deals in Colorado. It holds the promise of cooperation instead of litigation and a system for finding common ground, water officials said."
More background.
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