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To lead in the protection, conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the
Colorado River water basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado
all waters of the Colorado River to which the state is entitled.

To lead in the protection, conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the Colorado River water basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the Colorado River to which the state is entitled.

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PRESS RELEASE: Colorado River District Board Approves Over $360K in Funding

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On Tuesday, July 16, newly appointed state enginee

On Tuesday, July 16, newly appointed state engineer Jason Ullmann joined the Colorado River District Board of Directors at their third quarterly meeting of 2024 to introduce himself, provide updates on the work of the state engineer’s office, and answer the directors’ questions.

Read the summary of his presentation in our board newsletter at the link in our bio.

The Colorado General Assembly wrapped up their wor

The Colorado General Assembly wrapped up their work for the year on the evening of Wednesday, May 8. Before they adjourned, however, legislators passed a handful of bills that will provide millions of dollars in new funding to provide water security for West Slope water users, continue implementing the Colorado Water Plan, and potentially even increase funding levels for water projects in future years if a majority of voters approve.

Read our board newsletter's full state affairs update at the link in our bio.

At their July quarterly meeting, the Colorado Rive

At their July quarterly meeting, the Colorado River District Board voted unanimously to approve funds for three Community Funding Partnership (CFP) requests totaling just over $660,000. These projects include emergency repairs for the Feeder Canal which serves over 10,000 acres of irrigated agriculture in Delta County; infrastructure upgrades to the Big Blue Ditch in Gunnison County to improve efficiency and watershed health; and a significant investment in water supply forecasting technology in partnership with Airborne Snow Observatories.

Learn more about these projects and the work of the Community Funding Partnership program by visiting the link in our bio.

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭? Join the River District team as a Geotechnical Engineer in Glenwood Springs, CO!

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: Contribute to the safety and sustainability of Western Colorado's water resources.

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Enjoy working amidst the natural beauty of Western Colorado.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲: Starting salary $101,000–$126,000.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance options, housing down payment loan program, and defined contribution plan.

Requirements:
Bachelor's in science, geology, engineering tech, or related field; licensed PE.
Strong technical skills in geotechnical engineering, data management, and problem-solving along with excellent communication and project management skills.

If you're passionate about water and engineering, learn more on our website at the link in our bio!

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