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The Yampa River Water Resources Planning Model Yampa Model was developed jointly by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Division of Water Resources as part of the Colorado River Decision Support System (CRDSS). The objective was to develop a monthly water allocation and accounting model which includes 100 percent of the basins consumptive use and would be capable of making comparative analyses for the assessment of historical and future...

The Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) consists of a database of hydrologic and administrative information related to water use in Colorado, and a variety of tools and models for reviewing, reporting, and analyzing the data. The White River model was developed as a tool for investigators and decision makers to test impacts and efficacy of proposed structures, operations, or management strategies under complex administrative constraints and highly...

Sustainable use of water is a priority for Colorado today. The state's rapid and continued growth and its popularity as a tourist destination has focused attention on the natural resources required to sustain its wildlife, communities, businesses, and recreational sites. Demands on Colorado's water supply are dominated by agricultural, domestic, and industrial use but also increasingly include requirements for recreation and ecosystems. Groundwater...