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2009 Needs Surveys

CDPHE's Water Quality Control Division has made the project needs surveys available on the Authority's website. To access the Drinking Water Needs Survey, click here. To access the Clean Water Needs Survey, click here.

Authority Legislation Passed

The Authority's DWRF and WPCRF Project Eligibility Lists have been approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Ritter. The General Assembly also approved changes to the Authority Statute to authorize Board member participation in meetings via telecommunications devices. SJR 08-003 (additions, modifications and deletions to the Project Eligibility Lists) was signed by Governor Ritter on March 24, 2008 and SB 08-010 (statute changes) was signed by the Governor on March 13, 2008.

Board Members Confirmed

Steve Harris, Steve LaBonde and Greg Higel were confirmed by the Senate on January 29, 2008, for four-year terms to expire October 1, 2010.

Animas-La Plata Project: An Update, as of November 9, 2007

The Animas-La Plata Project, Ridges Basin Dam, celebrated the dam completion with a "topping-out" ceremony on November 9, 2007. The dam is composed of six distinct earth material types totalling approximately 5.25 million cubic yards of material. The impervious core of the dam is constructed using clay material obtained from the future reservoir area. Immediately downstream and adjacent to the clay core is a processed sand filter backed by a processed gravel drain. These materials are held in place on both sides using a massive shell consisting of a mixture of sand, gravel and cobbles obtained from a source located downstream of the dam. The upstream surface is protected using riprap (large rock boulders) to protect the dam from reservoir wave action erosion. The downstream face of the dam is protected from precipitation erosion with cobbles and small boulders. For additional interesting facts, please click here.

Steve Harris, elected Chair of the Authority Board in October, presents former Chair Bob Carlstrom with a plaque of appreciation at the Board's December meeting.

Dan Law, Executive Director, also congratulated Jamie Grisinger and Sabrina Speed upon their completion of five years employment with the Authority. Both ladies are an integral part of the Authority Staff, and we wish them many more years with us.

GENERAL INFORMATION - Since its creation by the General Assembly in 1981, the Authority has evolved into a major financing resource for water and wastewater utilities throughout Colorado. In the 1980’s, the Authority was involved with many water project and basin-wide studies, the satellite stream monitoring system, the financing of the Stagecoach Reservoir Project and negotiations involving the Animas-La Plata Project. Starting in 1989, the Authority began focusing on financing activities with the first bond issue for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. In 1990 the Authority completed its first “pooled” financing for the Small Water Resources Projects Program. In 1997, the Authority completed its first financing for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund.

The Authority is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed to four-year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Board members are chosen geographically from the eight major drainages basins around the state and from the City and County of Denver.

The Authority may fund all types of water and wastewater facilities including treatment plants, pump stations, etc., water storage projects, stormwater facilities and non-point source pollution control projects. With statutory changes adopted in 2003, the Authority may fund loans of up to $500 million per borrower per project.

Please browse our website to get information on the various funding programs, reports, Board members, Staff roster and the latest Authority news.

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	Phone: 303-830-1550	Fax: 303-832-8205	info@cwrpda.com	1580 Logan St. 620	Denver, CO 80203

2009 Needs Surveys CDPHE's Water Quality Control Division has made the project needs surveys available on the Authority's website. To access the Drinking Water Needs Survey, click here. To access the Clean Water Needs Survey, click here.
Authority Legislation Passed The Authority's DWRF and WPCRF Project Eligibility Lists have been approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Ritter. The General Assembly also approved changes to the Authority Statute to authorize Board member participation in meetings via telecommunications devices. SJR 08-003 (additions, modifications and deletions to the Project Eligibility Lists) was signed by Governor Ritter on March 24, 2008 and SB 08-010 (statute changes) was signed by the Governor on March 13, 2008.
Board Members Confirmed Steve Harris, Steve LaBonde and Greg Higel were confirmed by the Senate on January 29, 2008, for four-year terms to expire October 1, 2010.
Animas-La Plata Project: An Update, as of November 9, 2007 The Animas-La Plata Project, Ridges Basin Dam, celebrated the dam completion with a "topping-out" ceremony on November 9, 2007. The dam is composed of six distinct earth material types totalling approximately 5.25 million cubic yards of material. The impervious core of the dam is constructed using clay material obtained from the future reservoir area. Immediately downstream and adjacent to the clay core is a processed sand filter backed by a processed gravel drain. These materials are held in place on both sides using a massive shell consisting of a mixture of sand, gravel and cobbles obtained from a source located downstream of the dam. The upstream surface is protected using riprap (large rock boulders) to protect the dam from reservoir wave action erosion. The downstream face of the dam is protected from precipitation erosion with cobbles and small boulders. For additional interesting facts, please click here.
Steve Harris, elected Chair of the Authority Board in October, presents former Chair Bob Carlstrom with a plaque of appreciation at the Board's December meeting.		Dan Law, Executive Director, also congratulated Jamie Grisinger and Sabrina Speed upon their completion of five years employment with the Authority. Both ladies are an integral part of the Authority Staff, and we wish them many more years with us.
GENERAL INFORMATION - Since its creation by the General Assembly in 1981, the Authority has evolved into a major financing resource for water and wastewater utilities throughout Colorado. In the 1980’s, the Authority was involved with many water project and basin-wide studies, the satellite stream monitoring system, the financing of the Stagecoach Reservoir Project and negotiations involving the Animas-La Plata Project. Starting in 1989, the Authority began focusing on financing activities with the first bond issue for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. In 1990 the Authority completed its first “pooled” financing for the Small Water Resources Projects Program. In 1997, the Authority completed its first financing for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund. The Authority is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed to four-year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Board members are chosen geographically from the eight major drainages basins around the state and from the City and County of Denver. The Authority may fund all types of water and wastewater facilities including treatment plants, pump stations, etc., water storage projects, stormwater facilities and non-point source pollution control projects. With statutory changes adopted in 2003, the Authority may fund loans of up to $500 million per borrower per project. Please browse our website to get information on the various funding programs, reports, Board members, Staff roster and the latest Authority news.