Briefly: Colorado seeks input, prepares to launch Colorado River water contribution program

The Mountain Mail reports that Colorado officials are introducing a new program to encourage voluntary, compensated reductions in Colorado River water use in the state. The program will rely on federal funding to support water contribution programs in the Upper Basin. The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is seeking feedback on criteria for projects interested in participating in the program and aims to finalize criteria at its September board meeting.

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