Mission & Strategic Plan - Colorado Water Conservation Board

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) was created in 1937 for the purpose of aiding in the protection and development of the waters of the state. The agency is responsible for water project planning and finance, stream and lake protection, flood hazard identification and mitigation, weather modification, river restoration, water conservation and drought planning, water information, and water supply protection.

CWCB's Mission Statement

To Conserve, Develop, Protect and Manage Colorado's Water for Present and Future Generations

The CWCB functions under eight major program areas:

Administration & Management (7 staff)
Water Information (5 staff)
Water Supply Protection (5 staff)
Watershed Protection & Flood Mitigation (6 staff)

Stream & Lake Protection (6 staff)
Water Supply Planning & Finance (7 staff)
Water Conservation & Drought Planning (2.5 staff)
Intrastate Water Management & Development (2 staff)

Did You Know?

The CWCB is almost fully self-funded. The agency does not receive any money from the General Fund.

FY - 2008 STAFF and Budget:

43.2 staff members
$8.2 million

Each program is directed by the agency's Strategic Plan, as well as through Statutory Authorities and Responsibilities, and Objectives. The Strategic Plan was adopted by the CWCB Board in July 2004. The Statutory Authorities and Responsibilities are part of the Strategic Plan and are reviewed and revised an annual basis. The Objectives are used for policy development, implementation, performance and management. They are also part of the Strategic Plan and are reviewed and revised on an annual basis. Finally the Strategic Plan contains a Board Member Work Plan, which guides the Board's actions and helps implement the authorities and objectives of the CWCB.