Find Your Water Diversion StructureClick "Colorado Water Structures" below to access the Colorado Division of Water Resources' Structure database. Find your specific structure here to view the State's records for your diversion.
Click "Search Fields" for suggested options to find ditches in Rio Blanco County once you are on the Water Structures page. |
Water User Reporting SheetClick and download the form below to record and report your water use. Submit the form to your Water Commissioner by Nov. 15 each year. Rio Blanco County water users, contact our District office at 970-878-9838 for information on where to submit this form.
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As you can see in the above United States map, Colorado and most other western states are very limited in the amount of precipitation we receive. Therefore, we must understand and respect the water laws that govern that limited resource within out State and work diligently to protect the quality of it for all to utilize and enjoy.
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The above Stream Flow map provides and overview of the historical average for each river that begins in Colorado.
The largest percentage of water is on the western slope while the largest percentage of the people are on the eastern slope (front range). |