As a non-regulatory agency, the CGS conducts scientific studies of the state’s aquifer systems and investigates natural, “background” conditions of water quality, quantity, and movement. We are currently producing comprehensive geology and groundwater studies county-by-county tailored to inform the public, planners, and policy-makers on the intricacies of local geology and groundwater resources. CGS hydrogeologists serve as scientific advisors to Colorado’s nine Basin Roundtables under the InterBasin Compact Committee (IBCC). Our award-winning 2003 Colorado Groundwater Atlas provided a comprehensive look at groundwater and its geological, hydrological, and legal context in the state. A fully updated online Atlas, with an initial deployment in January 2020, is an ongoing project that provides up-to-date information on groundwater resources across the state. The CGS also studies the effects of historic mining on water quality.
Barkmann, P. E., F. Scot Fitzgerald, L. A. Sebol, W. Curtiss, J. Pike, Annette Moore, and B. Taylor. “OF-15-10 Geology and Groundwater Resources of Douglas County.” Geology and Groundwater. Open File Reports. Golden, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 2015. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-groundwater-resources-douglas-colorado. Barkmann, P. E., Lesley A. Sebol, Erinn P. Johnson, F. S. Fitzgerald, and William Curtiss. “OF-15-11 Geology and Groundwater Resources of Park County.” Geology and Groundwater. Open File Reports. Golden, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 2017. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-groundwater-resources-park-colorado. Barkmann, Peter E., Marieke Dechesne, Mary Ellen Wickham, Jill Carlson, Scott Formolo, and Erik J. Oerter. “OF-11-03 Cross-Sections of the Fresh Water Bearing Strata of the Denver Basin between Greeley and Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2011.” Groundwater. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2011. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/denver-basin-cross-sections-colorado. Barkmann, Peter E., Erinn P. Johnson, Lesley A. Sebol, and F. Scot Fitzgerald. “OF-16-04 Geology and Groundwater Resources of Chaffee County, Colorado.” Geology and Groundwater. Open File Report. Golden, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, April 2017. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-groundwater-resources-chaffee-colorado. Carroll, Christopher J. “OF-99-10 Correlation of Producing Fruitland Formation Coals Within the Western Outcrop and Coalbed Methane Leakage on the Southern Ute Reservation.” Coal. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, July 31, 1998. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/correlation-fruitland-formation-coals-coalbed-methane-leakage-southern-ute-reservation-colorado. Coffin, R. C., and A. J. Tieje. “Bulletin 26 – Preliminary Report on the Underground Waters of a Part of Southeastern Colorado.” Hydrogeology. Bulletin. Boulder, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 1921. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/underground-waters-southeastern-colorado. Colorado Geological Survey. “OF-73-01 Geology and Mineral Resources of LAVCOG Planning District 6: Surficial Deposits; Groundwater Resources; Oil & Gas Fields and Major Geologic Features; and Mineral Resources.” Mineral Resources. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1973. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-mineral-resources-planning-district-6. Colorado Geological Survey. “RockTalk V03N2, April 2000 – Water Quality in Colorado.” RockTalk 3, no. 2 (April 2000): 12. Colorado Geological Survey. “RockTalk V05N4, October 2002 – Ground Water in Colorado.” RockTalk, October 2002. Davis, George H. MI-20 Ground Water Issues and Answers. Miscellaneous Investigations, MI–20. Arvada, CO: American Institute of Professional Geologists, 1985. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/ground-water-issues-answers. Davis, Mark W. “OF-91-01 Identification and Remediation of a Mine Flooding Problem in Rico, Dolores County, Colorado with a Discussion on the Use of Tracer Dyes.” Mine Flooding. Open File Report. Denver. CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 1994. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/identification-remediation-mine-flooding-rico-dolores-colorado. Davis, Mark W. “OF-91-02 The Use of Tracer Dyes for the Identification of a Mine Flooding Problem, Rico, Dolores County, Colorado.” Mine Flooding. Open File Report. Denver. CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 1994. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/tracer-dyes-identification-mine-flooding-problem-rico-dolores-colorado. Dechesne, M., R. G. Raynolds, P. E. Barkmann, and K. R. Johnson. “OF-11-01 Notes on the Denver Basin Geologic Maps: Bedrock Geology, Structure, and Isopach Maps of the Upper Cretaceous to Paleogene Strata between Greeley and Colorado Springs, Colorado.” Groundwater. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2011. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geologic-map-stratigraphy-notes-denver-basin-colorado. Dumeyer, John M. “MS-02 Hydrogeology of St. Charles Mesa, Pueblo County, Colorado.” Hydrogeology, Variable. Map Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1975. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/hydrogeology-st-charles-mesa-pueblo-colorado. Eakins, Wynn. “OF-81-08 Geophysical Logs from the 1981 Water Well Logging Program, Castle Rock (1/2×1 Degree) Quadrangle.” Groundwater. Open File Report. Denver. CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1981. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geophysical-logs-water-well-logging-castle-rock-quadrangle-colorado-1981. Fischer, R. P. “MI-07 Mineral and Water Resources of Colorado.” Mineral and Water Resources. Miscellaneous Investigations. Washington, D.C.: Colorado Mining Industrial Development Board, October 1963. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/mineral-water-resources-colorado. Garing, Kenneth L., and Frances R. Connor. “SP-18 Groundwater Heat Pumps in Colorado: An Efficient and Cost-Effective Way to Heat and Cool Your Home.” Geothermal Resources. Special Publication. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1981. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/groundwater-heat-pump-hvac. George, R. D., Harry A. Curtis, O. C. Lester, J. K. Crook, and J. B. Yeo. “Bulletin 11 – Mineral Waters of Colorado.” Water Resources. Bulletin. Boulder, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 1920. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/mineral-waters-colorado. Hall, Dennis C., Donald E. Hillier, Doug Cain, and Elaine L. Boyd. “Bulletin 42 – Water Resources of Boulder County, Colorado.” Water Resources. Bulletin. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1980. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/water-resources-boulder. Hofstra, Warren E. “Bulletin 36 – Geologic Control of Supply and Quality of Water Mountainous Part of Jefferson County, Colorado.” Groundwater. Bulletin. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1975. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geologic-control-supply-quality-water-jefferson. Hofstra, Warren E., and Dennis C. Hall. “MI-11 Water Resources: Basic-Data Release Number 36 – Hydrogeologic and Water-Quality Data in Western Jefferson County, Colorado.” Water Resources. Miscellaneous Investigations. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1975. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/hydrologic-water-quality-data-jefferson-colorado. Kirkham, Robert M., Susan H. Cannon, William P. Rogers, Bruce K. Stover, and Randall K. Streufert. “IS-37 Water Resources Beneath State Lands in Part of T. 16 S., R. 63 W., Black Squirrel Creek Basin, El Paso County, Colorado.” Hydrological. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 1993. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/water-resources-beneath-state-lands-black-squirrel-creek-basin-el-paso-colorado. Kirkham, Robert M., and William J. O’Leary. “IS-13 Chemical Analyses of Water Wells in Selected Strippable Coal and Lignite Areas, Denver Basin, Colorado.” Water. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1980. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/chemical-analyses-water-wells-strippable-coal-lignite-denver-basin-colorado. Kirkham, Robert M., and John W. Rold. “SP-29 Water Resources of Upper Crow Creek, Colorado.” Water Resources. Special Publication. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1986. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/water-resources-upper-crow-creek-colorado. Kirkham, Robert M., Jonathan M. Zook, and Matthew A. Sares. “IS-49 Reconnaissance Field Investigation of Surface-Water Specific Conductance in the Snowmass–Glenwood Springs Area, West-Central Colorado.” Surface-water Salinity. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1999. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/investigation-surface-water-conductance-snowmass-glenwood-springs-colorado. McCarthy, Kevin P. “OF-82-05 Geothermal Implications of Warm Mine Water Drainage at Lake City and Cripple Creek, Colorado.” Geothermal Resources. Open File Report. Denver. CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1982. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geothermal-implications-mine-water-drainage-lake-city-cripple-creek-colorado. Morgan, Matthew L., and E. Billmeyer. “OF-10-03 Geologic Map of the Severy Creek Watershed, Teller and El Paso Counties, Colorado.” Geologic, 1:24,000. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2010. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geologic-map-severy-creek-watershed-teller-el-paso-colorado. Neubert, John T. “OF-00-16 Naturally Degraded Surface Waters Associated with Hydrothermally Altered Terrane in Colorado.” Surface Water. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2000. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/naturally-degraded-surface-waters-hydrothermally-altered-terrane-colorado. Neubert, John T., Jeffrey P. Kurtz, Dana J. Bove, and Matthew A. Sares. “Bulletin 54 – Natural Acid Rock Drainage Associated with Hydrothermally Altered Terrane in Colorado.” Bulletin. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2011. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/natural-acid-rock-drainage-hydrothermal-altered-terrane-colorado-book. Neubert, John T., and Robert H. Wood II. “OF-01-13 History, Geology, and Environmental Setting of Selected Mines in the Chalk Creek Mining District, Pike/San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County, Colorado.” Mine Site History. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2001. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-chalk-creek-mining-district-chaffee-colorado. Neubert, John T., and Robert H. Wood II. “OF-01-14 History, Geology, and Environmental Setting of the Griffin and Wilkesbarre Mines, Pike/San Isabel National Forest, Lake County, Colorado.” Mine Site History. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2001. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-griffin-wilkesbarre-mines-lake-colorado. Neubert, John, and Robert H. Wood II. “OF-00-10 History, Geology, and Environmental Setting of the Lower Fair Day Mine, Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder County, Colorado.” Geology and Environment. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2000. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-lower-fair-day-mine-arapaho-roosevelt-national-forest-boulder-colorado. Neubert, John, and Robert H. Wood II. “OF-02-13 History, Geology, And Environmental Setting of Selected Mines Near Ophir, Uncompahgre National Forest, San Miguel County, Colorado.” Geology and Environment. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2001. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-mines-ophir-uncompahgre-national-forest-san-miguel-colorado. Neubert, John, and Robert H. Wood II. “OF-99-18 History, Geology, and Environmental Setting of Selected Mines near Creede, Rio Grande National Forest, Mineral County, Colorado.” Mining. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2000. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-mines-creede-rio-grande-national-forest-mineral-colorado. Patton, Horace B., W. C. Toepelman, and Jas. Terry Duce. “Bulletin 27 – Part I – Underground Water Possibilities La Junta Area, Colorado; Part II – Underground Water Resources of Parts of Crowley and Otero County; Part III – Geology of Parts of Animas, Otero, and Bent Counties.” Hydrogeology. Bulletin. Boulder, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 1924. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/stock-domestic-underground-water-crowley-otero-la-junta-colorado. Pearl, Richard Howard. “Bulletin 33 – Bibliography of Hydrologic Reports in Colorado.” Bibliography. Bulletin. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1971. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/bibliography-hydrogeologic-reports-colorado. Pearl, Richard Howard. “SP-04 Geology of Ground Water Resources in Colorado: An Introduction.” Groundwater. Special Publication. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1974. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-ground-water-resources-colorado. Pearl, Richard Howard, Ted G. Zacharakis, and Charles D. Ringose. “RS-23 Geothermal Resource Assessment of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado.” Geothermal Resources. Resource Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1982. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geothermal-resource-assessment-hot-sulphur-springs-colorado. Plumlee, Geoffrey S., Randall K. Streufert, Kathleen S. Smith, Alan R. Wallace, Margo I. Toth, J. Thomas Nash, Rob Robinson, Walter H. Ficklin, and Gregory K. Lee. “MS-29 Map Showing Potential Metal-Mine Drainage Hazards in Colorado, Based on Mineral-Deposit Geology.” Metal-Mine Drainage Hazards, 1:750,000. Map Series. Denver, CO: U.S. Geological Survey, 1995. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/map-potential-metal-mine-drainage-hazards-colorado-mineral-deposit-geology. Repplier, Frank N., F. C. Healy, Donna Bishop Collins, and P. A. Longmire. “MS-16 Atlas of Ground Water Quality in Colorado.” Groundwater Quality, Variable. Map Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1980. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/atlas-ground-water-quality-colorado. Repplier, Frank N., M. M. Rell, and R. K. Columbia. “MS-21 Groundwater Temperatures Map of Colorado.” Groundwater Temperatures, 1:500,000. Map Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1981. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/groundwater-temperatures-map-colorado. Sebol, Lesley A., Katheryne H. McGee, Erinn P. Johnson, and P. E. Barkmann. “OF-17-01 Geology and Groundwater Resources of Mesa County, Colorado.” Geology and Groundwater. Open File Report. Golden, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 2017. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geology-groundwater-resources-mesa-colorado. “SP-01 The Governor’s Conference on Environmental Geology.” Environmental Geology. Special Publication. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, May 1969. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/governors-first-conference-environmental-geology-proceedings-1969/. Topper, R., K. L. Spray, W. H. Bellis, J. L. Hamilton, and P. E. Barkmann. SP-53 Ground Water Atlas of Colorado. Special Publications, SP-53. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2003. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/colorado-groundwater-atlas. Topper, Ralf E. “OF-08-04 Upper Black Squirrel Creek Basin Aquifer Recharge and Storage Evaluation.” Groundwater. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, December 2008. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/upper-black-squirrel-creak-basin-aquifer-recharge-storage-evaluation. Topper, Ralf E., and Jason C. Wilson. “SP-53 Ground Water Atlas of Colorado.” Special Publication. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2003. Vinckier, Thomas Alan. “OF-82-03 Hydrogeology of the Dakota Group Aquifer with Emphasis on the Radium-226 Content of Its Contained Ground Water, Cañon City Embayment, Fremont and Pueblo Counties, Colorado.” Hydrogeology. Open File Report. Denver. CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1982. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/hydrogeology-dakota-group-aquifer-radium-226-ground-water-canon-city-fremont-pueblo-colorado. Watterson, N. A., and Ralf E. Topper. “IS-74 Lower Arkansas River Alluvial Aquifer – Geographic, Digital Bibliography.” Groundwater. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2007. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/lower-arkansas-river-alluvial-aquifer-bibliography. Watterson, Nicholas A., and Ralf E. Topper. “OF-11-05 Lost Creak Basin Aquifer Recharge and Storage Study.” Groundwater. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, December 2011. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/lost-creek-basin-aquifer-recharge-storage. Weber, George R., and Matthew A. Sares. “IS-66 Directory of Colorado Water Quality Data.” Water Quality. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2003. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/colorado-water-quality-data. Weber, George R., and Matthew A. Sares. “OF-99-09 Directory of Colorado Water Quality Data.” Mineral Resources. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 1999. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/directory-colorado-water-quality-data. Weeks, Herbert W. “Bulletin 28 – Oil and Water Possibilities of Parts of Delta and Mesa Counties, Colorado.” Oil and Water. Bulletin. Boulder, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 1925. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/oil-water-delta-mesa-colorado. Weeks, John B., and Frank A. Welder. “MI-10 Water Resources: Basic-Data Release Number 35 – Hydrologic and Geophysical Data from the Piceance Basin, Colorado.” Water Resources. Miscellaneous Investigations. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1974. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/hydrologic-geophysical-data-piceance-basin-colorado. White, Jonathan L. “MS-47 Collapsible Soil Susceptibility Map of the Colorado River Corridor in the Vicinity of Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado.” Soil and Karst Hazards, 1:50,000. Map Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2008. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/collapsible-soil-susceptibility-map-colorado-river-corridor-rifle-garfield. White, Jonathan L., R. MacLean, and C. J. Carroll. “OF-14-09 Geologic Map of the Whitewater Quadrangle, Mesa County, Colorado.” Geologic, 1:24,000. Open File Reports. Golden, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, 2014. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/geologic-map-whitewater-quadrangle-mesa-colorado. Wood II, Robert H. “OF-03-13 History, Geology, and Environmental Setting of the Southern Cross and 7D Mines, Hahns Peak Mining District, Routt National Forest, Routt County, Colorado.” History and Geology. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2003. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-mines-hahns-peak-district-routt-national-forest-colorado. Wood II, Robert H., and David A. Bird. “OF-05-11 Mine Site History and Environmental Setting of the Akron Mine, Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison County, Colorado.” Mine Site History. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2005. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-akron-mine-gunnison-national-forest-colorado. Wood II, Robert H., David A. Bird, and Matthew A. Sares. “OF-05-01 Mine Site History and Watershed Characterization of the Cinnamon Gulch Area, Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest, Summit County, Colorado.” Mineral and Water Resources. Open File Reports. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 2005. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/mine-history-watershed-characterization-cinnamon-gulch-dillon-white-river-summit-colorado. Wood II, Robert H., and John T. Neubert. “OF-01-11 History, Geology, And Environmental Setting of the Tweed Mine, Pike/San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County, Colorado.” Mine Site History. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2001. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environment-tweed-mine-pike-san-isabel-national-forest-chaffee-colorado. Wood II, Robert H., and John T. Neubert. “OF-01-12 History, Geology, And Environmental Setting of the Lienhart Mine, Pike/San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County, Colorado.” Mine Site History. Open File Report. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, 2001. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/history-geology-environmental-setting-lienhart-mine-pike-san-isabel-national-forest-chaffee. Zook, Jonathan M., and Matthew A. Sares. “IS-48 Colorado Water Quality Database from the Environmental Protection Agency’s STORET Database.” Water Quality. Information Series. Denver, CO: Colorado Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, 1999. https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/colorado-water-quality-database-epa-storet-database.
Colorado Division of Water Resources — The Colorado Division of Water Resources (CDWR) administers water rights, issues water well permits, represents Colorado in interstate water compact proceedings, monitors streamflow and water use, and more. Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) — The state’s “most comprehensive water information resource”. Colorado’s Decision Support Systems — A water management system developed by the CWCB and the CDWR for each of Colorado’s major water basins. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) — Statutory remit includes many water-related issues. Colorado’s Water Plan — Provides information about Colorado’s water supply planning and suggests policies and actions at all levels to ensure abundant future water supplies. Colorado Water Quality Control Division — Regulates clean water permits, approves drinking water and wastewater facility design, monitors beaches and fish for contaminants, and more. Colorado Public Utilities Commission — Issues authority to operate energy and water utilities, establishes industry rate standards, initiates enforcement and compliance activities, and assists consumers with complaints and educational efforts. Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety — The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety is responsible for mineral and energy development, policy, regulation and planning. Colorado State University – Colorado Water Center — A collaborative center leading research efforts on “complex and evolving water-related challenges in Colorado.” InterBasin Compact Committee and Basin Roundtables — The Interbasin Compact Committee was established by the Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act to facilitate conversations among Colorado’s river basin constituencies and to address statewide water issues. U.S. Forest Service Water, Air, and Soil — U.S. Forest Service Water, Air and Soil research provides the scientific basis and specialized tools to inform natural resource managers and landowners about the likely effects of their decisions on the Nation’s forests and rangelands and their water, air, and soil resources. U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Directorate — The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Directorate monitors, assesses, conducts targeted research, and delivers information on a wide range of water resources and conditions including streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability.