The Water Information Program is a public information program sponsored by the water districts, organizations and agencies in the San Juan and Dolores watersheds of Southwestern Colorado. The purpose of the WIP is to provide information to the public and community on water topics and water related issues.

***Support HB 1963!***

House Bill (HB) 1963 (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxmlc113/h1963_ih.xml) needs your support!


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Water Jobs

The following provides a listing of water related jobs:


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May 30, 2013 Weather Modification Workshop (Durango, CO)

The Southwestern Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Weather Modification Workshop on May 30, 2013 at the Durango Community Recreation Center. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am there will be a work session for participating entities to review the 2012-2013 season and discuss plans for 2013-2014.


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Spring 2013 WIP Newsletter Now Available!

The Spring 2013 Water Information Program newsletter is now available.


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USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

On March 29, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.


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Colorado Weather Program Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Drought, Climate

Weather watchers are needed to help Colorado State monitor the ongoing drought and longer-term climate conditions, the university stated Thursday. The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, known as CoCoRaHS, is hoping to have at least one person per square mile recording observations along the Front Range, and as many as possible elsewhere in the state.


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Water Use Audits Offered to Farmers!

Farmers consume nearly 90 percent of Colorado's water, and Colorado State University is offering ways for them to use it more efficiently. A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to CSU's Center for Agricultural Energy will pay for reduced-cost irrigation efficiency audits for growers with center pivot systems.


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Fourth Quarter 2012 WIP Newsletter Now Available!

The fourth quarter 2012 WIP newsletter is now available and Happy New Year!


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June 26-27, 2013 Forests-to-Faucets Teacher Training Workshop (Pagosa Springs, CO) Deadline is May 25th! Space is limited--sign up soon!!

The Water Infomation Program, in conjunction with the Mountain Studies Institute and the San Juan Mountains Association will be conducting a Forests-to-Faucets Teacher Training Workshop on The June 26-27, 2013 in Pagosa Springs, CO. The training qualifies for 1 continuing education credit from Adams State College. For more information call (970) 247-1302.


2012-2013 Legislative Updates

The following provides legislative updates for the upcoming 2013 session. In addition, 2012 updates are listed for information and reference. The Board of the Southwestern Water Conservation District provides this as a service to those interested in water related legislation. We hope that you find the updates beneficial.
 
Bruce Whitehead


WIP Newsletter Now Available

The WIP newsletter is now available!


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HEADWATERS MAGAZINE FEATURING SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Explore Southwestern Colorado with the latest edition of Headwaters, published by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education.


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Area Reservoir Statistics

The following provides information from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on area reservoir statistics:

April 2013
March 2013


Helping Good Samaritans Clean Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines

For years Colorado legislatures have been trying to pass laws that would make it easier for groups to clean up toxic pollution from abandoned mines. These groups, which are not responsible for the pollution but want to clean it up anyway, are called, appropriately enough, Good Samaritans.


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Funding Available for Rural Water Projects

The USDA has financial assistance available to provide water to rural Americans.  Originally the USDA program provided only modest loans for household and farm use, but over the years it has expanded to providing loans and grants for the development of water and waste water infrastructure and technical assistance.  Over the last three years, $51 million has been i