The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) approved on Nov. 19 the Shoshone water rights acquisition to secure two water rights associated with the Shoshone Power Plant for permanent instream flow protection.
The vote launches the next stage of the process, which includes water court, and preserving and improving the 2.4-mile reach of the Colorado River between the Shoshone Power Plant Diversion Dam and Tunnel and the Shoshone Power Plant discharge outlets.
“Securing one of the state’s most significant Colorado River water rights for permanent instream flow protection is a momentous achievement,” said Lauren Ris, CWCB director. “This careful evaluation ensures our investment delivers long-term benefits for the river and for Coloradans.”
