Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) Navigational Guidance Video
Starring: Local Water Commissioner - Shanna Lewis
Starring: Local Water Commissioner - Shanna Lewis
(This video shows how to navigate the CDSS website and find the DWR's mapped water diversion structures and water rights information. There is also a link to a PDF file showing the same information.)
Information on Demand Management FeasibilityYou may have been hearing a lot about "Demand Management" of Colorado water. Information on this issue can be found on the Colorado Water Conservation Board's website by clicking here.
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. 
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.
Click on the links to learn more about water measurement devices.
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Colorado Water Right Search 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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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).
The largest percentage of water is on the western slope while the largest percentage of the people are on the eastern slope (front range).