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  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Resources
  • Meet Our People
  • Augmentation
    • Augmentation Services
    • Reading Your Water Meter
    • Submit Your Meter Reading
    • Update Contact Info
    • Payments
    • Augmentation Data Login
  • Meeting Information
    • Public Notices & Meetings
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NEWS & INFORMATION

News & Information

​For anyone who has ever attempted to fully understand water in Colorado, you know that water law, policy and management is complex, to say the least. This can make it challenging to make informed decisions. Our world of water is more complex and this section of our website provides news, information and resources to promote a better understanding of water resources and issues affecting our region. 

Archived News

Over the years we’ve been writing articles and providing education on various topics related to water administration and management. Featured below are our archived news articles and publications.
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Water Development in the Upper Arkansas River by Terry Scanga, 2012
Threats to Our Water Looms by Terry Scanga
​Water District Agreements Enhance River Flows, January 2004
A Water Rights Primer by Ken Baker, April 1994
Growth Management or Growth Control by Ken Baker
Crisis Comes in Different Forms by Terry Scanga
Benefits of Water District's Well Augmentation by Terry Scanga
The Goals of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District by Terry Scanga
Our Lives are Written in Water by Terry Scanga
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P.O. Box 1090
339 E. HWY 50
Salida, CO 81201

Phone: 719-539-5425
Fax: 719-539-7579

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