1. Water Storage & Delivery in Colorado Cat Shrier, Ph.D. Golder Associates Inc. 2005 Colorado Water Workshop Gunnison Colorado July 28, 2005

3. More than 50 inches/year Fewer than 7 inches/year Varies by location

4. Varies by Time of Year

5. 80% of our annual precipitation arrives on 20% of the days with any rain, hail, or snow WE RELY ON A FEW BIG STORMS

6. SWSI has identified unmet water demands: 630,000 AF by 2030

7. Big BucketsLittle Buckets On ChannelOff Channel AbovegroundUnderground

8. 3500 ft 4000 ft 7000 ft

9. CO AWRA Rueter Hess Tour Monday August 22 11 am – 3 pm $15 includes lunch Visit construction site, archaeological dig, habitat, and hang out with Frank Jaeger