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o Overarching Themes : “A Good Colorado Plan Needs a Good South Platte Plan” Solutions must be pragmatic, balanced, and consistent with Colorado law and property rights The South Platte River Basin will continue its leadership role in efficient use and management of water A balanced program is needed to investigate, preserve, and develop Colorado River options

Municipal & Industrial (M&I) Water Supply Gap in the South Platte Basin 2050 Gap Existing Supply 5 *Based on SWSI 2010 Medium Water Demands

Section 4: Projects and Methods 88% success rate for Metro IPPs 65% success rate for South Platte IPPs Modified IPP Success Rates

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South Platte Irrigated Acres Approximately 831,000 irrigated acres (SWSI 2010) 56% Surface Water Only (SPDSS 2005) 56% Surface Water Only (SPDSS 2005) 26% Surface and Groundwater (SPDSS 2005) 26% Surface and Groundwater (SPDSS 2005) 18% Groundwater Only (SPDSS 2005) 18% Groundwater Only (SPDSS 2005)

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 Enjoyment of environmental and recreational values o South Platte Basin is a gateway to tourism throughout the State o South Platte Basin is home to the most visited State Parks o Environment and recreational opportunities important to quality of life  Various Attributes of Importance within the Basin o State endangered, threatened, or species of special concern o Important Riparian Habitat o Migratory Bird Viewing/Hunting o Fishing (including Gold Medal fisheries) o Recreation (including skiing and whitewater and flatwater boating ) Environmental and Recreational 10

Section 5: Implementation Strategies for Projects and Methods 13 Risk Management, Process Improvement and New Research elements Water Supply & Management Elements

Process:  2 nd Draft of Colorado Water Plan (CWP) Released July 7 th, 2015  Final Public Comments due September 17 th, 2015 SPBRT and Metro RT Interaction:  Immediate comments from SPBRT and Metro RT on IBCC Conceptual Framework and Chapter (Conservation Stretch Goal) ahead of IBCC August 25 th meeting  Joint common roundtable comments from SPBRT and Metro RT – in progress o Introduction o Water Supply Uncertainties o Storage o Conservation: Conservation Stretch Goal o Efficiency: Municipal and Agricultural – impacts o Environmental and Recreational – additions needed (better assess gap, addressing gap with multi purpose projects and funding) o Interbasin Projects and Agreements – continue forward with collaborative effort. o Further strengthen framework for more efficient water project permitting processes. o Consider cost implications and increase awareness and support for funding throughout the CWP. o Add or revise specific action items in Section 10 (Critical Action Plan) to follow up on main points. South Platte and Metro Interaction with Water Plan

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