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Instream flow program
What is an Instream Flow?Whereas most Colorado water rights involve uses that divert water from the stream, an instream flow water right allows water to remain in a creek for the purpose of protecting the natural environment. Under Colorado law, the only entity that can hold such a right is the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB).
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How is the City of Boulder involved?Boulder has donated several water rights to the CWCB for instream flow purposes in Boulder Creek and its tributaries. Boulder's agreements with the CWCB allow Boulder to call for more water in North Boulder and Boulder Creeks if streamflows drop below specific levels. Boulder's agreements with the CWCB allow the city to administer and monitor Boulder Creek and its tributaries. This means that Boulder keeps current flow records on a daily basis and contacts the state when flows drop below legal limits. Who benefits from Instream Flows?
The natural ecosystem and the wildlife species that live in and around the creeks benefit from the protection afforded by the instream flow rights.
Residents and vistors enjoy many forms of recreation on the creek including kayaking, fishing and tubing.
People who value the aesthetic beauty of the creek benefit when streams are kept form going dry. What is this thing?
Does this look familiar? This device sits by Boulder Creek near Broadway. It is a pressure transducer system that records the streamflow at this point in Boulder Creek. The large square item is a solar panel that is the source of energy for the transducer. The city is able to phone this machine and get the streamflow reading from remote locations. This instrument is very useful in the city's efforts to maintain instream flows in the creek. Where can I learn more?Contact the City of Boulder at:
City of Boulder Contact the Colorado Water Conservation Board at:
Colorado Water Conservation Board Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 March 2007 07:33 |
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