Wyoming's Draft Pilot Conservation Program
State water officials have heard public feedback on the proposed water conservation program as Wyoming prepares for the fallout of Colorado River negotiations.
A draft of the state's Green River pilot water conservation program was presented during a meeting, with the November 11 deadline to finish the Colorado River negotiations approaching.
Brandon Gebhart, the state engineer, provided an update on the talks during a Colorado River Advisory Committee meeting, noting that
discussions between the basin states "are continuing".
According to insiders, the draft program is
"a good starting point"but there's room for improvement.
Author's summary: Wyoming's draft pilot conservation program is a starting point.