State Administrative Agencies
I. Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
1313 Sherman, Denver, CO 80203
phone 303-866-3311 http://dnr.state.co.us/
DNR oversees wildlife, water resources, geology, mining, state parks and soil management. The Executive Director of DNR is a member of the governor’s cabinet, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Colorado Senate. The current director is Harris Sherman. The deputy director is Mike King.
The DNR divisions with which CTU would be most likely to interact include:
A. Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
1313 Sherman Street, 7th floor, Denver Co 80203
Phone 303-866-3441 http://cwcb.state.us/
Members of the CWCB are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Colorado Senate. The board is the state’s primary water policy and planning agency. It also is in charge of the state’s instream flow program.
B. Division of Water Resources (State Engineer’s office)
1313 Sherman Street, room 818, Denver Co 80203
Phone 303-866-3581 http://water.state.co.us/wateradminn.asp
The Division of Water Resources is headed by the State Engineer and administers the distribution of both surface and ground water supplies. Together with the CWCB, the division is responsible for meeting interstate compact commitments.
There are 7 Colorado Water Divisions
For administrative purposes, Colorado is divided into 7 geographic divisions. A division engineer, working under the state engineer heads each.
Division 1 (South Platte Basin) Office in Greeley, 970-352-8718
Division 2 (Arkansas Basin) Office in Pueblo, 719-542-3368
Division 3 (Rio Grande Basin) Office in Alamosa, 719-589-6683
Division 4 (Gunnison Basin) Office in Montrose, 970-249-6622
Division 5 (Colorado Basin) Office in Glenwood Springs, 970-945-5665
Division 6 (Yampa&White Basins) Office in Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0272
Division 7 (San Juan & Dolores Basins) Office in Durango, 970-247-1845
C. Colorado Division of Wildlife
6060 Broadway, Denver, Co 80216
Phone: 303-297-1192 Fax 303-294-0874 http://wildlife.state.co.us/About
Executive Director: Thomas Remington
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) manages all wildlife species in Colorado. The Division of Wildlife is under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Wildlife Commission. By statute all wildlife within the state not lawfully held by private ownership is property of the state and under the administration of the DOW and the Commission.
There are regional service centers in Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction. There are also 16 area service centers across the state.
Colorado Wildlife Commission
http://wildlife.state.co.us/
The Colorado Wildlife Commission sets wildlife regulations, policies, and decides on property acquisition, leases, access, and the Wildlife Division’s budget. Eleven members serve on the Colorado Wildlife Commission. The nine voting members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. By statute, the Director of DNR and the Commissioner of Agriculture are ex-offico, non-voting members. Meetings are posted on the website. For commission information call Pam Wagner 303-291-7338.
Colorado Oil and Gas Commission
The mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission is to promote the responsible development of Colorado's oil and gas resources in a manner consistent with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. Members of the commission are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. By statute the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and the Director of the Department of Health and Environment are ex-officio members of the commission.
II. Colorado Department of Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Co 80246-1523
phone: 303-692-2100, 800-886-7689 http://cdphe.state.co.us/ic/aboutus.asp
The Executive Director of the Health Department is a member of the governor’s cabinet, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Colorado Senate. The current director is James B. Martin. Of the many divisions, boards, and commissions within the Department, CTU pays closest attention to the activities of the Water Quality Control Division, the Water Quality Control Commission and on nitrogen issues, the Air Quality Control Division and the Air Quality Control Commission.
A.Water Quality Control Division (CWCD)
Phone 303-692-3469 http://cdphe.state.co.us/wq/wqhom.asp
CWCD is responsible for the protection of Colorado surface and ground water quality. It administers water quality programs for the state. It implements and enforces the regulations adopted by the Commission and provides technical expertise to the commission.
Colorado Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC)
303-692-3469, WQCC.cdphe@state.co.us
The WQCC adopts water quality classifications, regulations, and standards for surface and ground waters of the state. The Commission meets the second Monday of the month to develop and maintain comprehensive programs for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution and for the protection of water quality in the state.
The Commission's nine members are appointed by the Governor for three-year terms and confirmed by the Colorado Senate.
B. Air Quality Control Commission
Administrator: Doug Lempke 303-692-3478
The Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) develops air pollution control policies, regulates pollution sources, and conducts hearings. The AQCC is a 9-member commission, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Terms are three years. The AQCC meets monthly on the third Thursday and Friday at the Department of Health and Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive, Denver.
III. Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority
1580 Logan, suite 620, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-830-1550
The Authority was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 1981. It is a political subdivision of the state and not a state agency. Its original focus was the planning, design and construction of water supply projects. The Authority's responsibilities now include the financing of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities. Not part of DNR, the CWRPA has the authority to issue bonds and operates the revolving loan program. It works with publicly owned wastewater treatment works, the Water Quality Control Division and the Division of Local Government. The Authority issues bonds to fund leveraged loans and provides the State's required 20% match on federal grants. The Authority can assist local governments in the financing of water resource projects, defined as water management facilities or hydroelectric facilities, with loans of up to $500 million without legislative review.
Further details regarding Authority activities are available at www.cwrpda.com, e-mail at info@cwrpda.com or by calling Carolyn Simon at 303-830-1550, Ext. 13.