Colorado Revised Statutes Title 37. Water and Irrigation § 37-98-101. Legislative declaration

(a) The statewide planning, administration, and monitoring of Colorado's water resources; and

(b) Colorado agriculture issues.

(a) To maximize the benefit derived from Colorado's surface water and groundwater resources;

(b) To evaluate the present and future water needs of the state;

(c) To ensure effective water rights administration;

(d) To protect water quality and water quantity; and

(e) To ensure that Colorado's interstate water compact agreements are met and, in relation to the agreements, that Colorado's water resources are protected against unwarranted claims.

(f) Repealed by Laws 2023, Ch. 14 (S.B. 23-010), § 1, eff. Aug. 7, 2023.

(a) Agriculture is one of the largest and most significant economic sectors in Colorado;

(b) Colorado's agricultural producers and workers are often stewards of Colorado's surface and groundwater resources;

(c) Colorado's agricultural sector is a leader in water efficiency and conservation practices;

(d) Agriculture and water resources issues are often closely intertwined with one another; and

(e) Expanding the scope of the committee to include agriculture would be beneficial to the committee's studies and support the committee's efforts in protecting and defending Colorado's water supply.