1. System Conservation in the Upper Basin
Amy I. Haas
Upper Colorado River Commission
December 14, 2017

2. Upper Basin System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP)
Administered by UCRC
Pilot Project: originally 2 years, extended through 2018
Funders: DW, SNWA, CAWCD, MWD & BOR
45 projects funded (‘15-’17)
CU reduction (’15-’17) = ~22,116 AF
Total cost: $4,555,747
Objective: Investigate options/feasibility, NOT ensure wet water gets to Lake Powell

3. 2015 Upper Basin SCPP Projects

4. 2016 Upper Basin SCPP Projects

5. 2017 Upper Basin SCPP Projects

6. Total Upper Basin SCPP Projects (2015-2017)

7. Lessons Learned Administrative requirements
Importance of key stakeholders, NGOs
Significant interest in participation
Competitive pricing can support conservation
Ancillary benefits of conservation
Educational tool
Improve methods to estimate conserved water volumes