Legislative Updates

Monitoring legislation is integral to keeping a finger on the pulse of dynamic water policy in the state. On behalf of its diverse constituents in southwestern Colorado, the Southwestern Water Conservation District tracks state water legislation closely, specifically through participation in the Colorado Water Congress State Affairs Committee. SWCD representatives attend weekly meetings of the Committee during the legislative session (January – May) to ensure southwestern Colorado is considered as the State legislature enacts new laws affecting water management.

SWCD staff provides regular written summaries of water-related legislation during the session, which are found below. These summaries are distributed via email as a service to interested stakeholders. If you would like to sign up for these regular email updates, please contact [email protected]. SWCD staff also provides updates via biweekly teleconferences with the Board of Directors. If you would like to get email notifications for these calls, please contact [email protected]. We hope you find these services informative and beneficial.