HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2013-10-02 Executed Order Issued by Governor of State of Colorado EO D 2013-005 - Directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board to Commence Work on the Colorado Water Plan in May 2013 TOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-10-02
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Colorado issued executive order D 2013-005,
"Directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board to Commence Work on the Colorado Water
Plan" in May, 2013; and
WHEREAS, according to the executive order, "Colorado's water policy must reflect its water
values," including a "productive economy," efficient water infrastructure "promoting smart land
use," and a "strong environment that includes healthy watersheds, rivers and streams, and
wildlife;" and
WHEREAS, the west slope headwaters are the source of much of the water supply for the
front range as well as an epicenter of Colorado's recreation economy and wildlife resources;
and
WHEREAS, local governments, water districts, watershed groups, basin roundtables and
other west slope water leaders have a deep understanding of the relationship between water
resource development and the healthy watersheds, rivers and streams, and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, west slope organizations have been engaged in land use and water planning
both locally and with Front Range water interests for many years and desire that this experience
inform the Colorado Water Plan process.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO THAT:
1. The West Slope Principles for the Colorado Water Plan are hereby endorsed.
DULY MOVED, SECONDED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER,2013.
BOARD O U TE F THE
TOWN O RA O,
BY: _
Mayo
ATTEST
(SEAL)
RVA
Town Clerk