We have released the Well Abandonment Report eForm to replace the GWS-09, GWS-09A and GWS-09B PDF Forms. You will need to file an individual Well Abandonment Report eForm for each well/hole. Please note, you will need to have an email address and create an account to file the eForm.
A new eForm is coming soon for Well Abandonment. When launched, it will replace the GWS-09 (Well Abandonment Report), used to report abandonment of an existing well or monitoring hole/test hole. When the new eForm is launched, an announcement will be posted on DWR’s Website with a public user guide that outlines the new process to file online.
The Division of Water Resources Regulatory Agenda (Rule Calendar) is required under Section 24-4-103.3. Persons or interested parties wishing to be included in stakeholder group meetings for any proposed rulemaking may contact Bryan Garrett at Bryan.Garrett@state.co.us.
A recent presentation was given to provide an in depth overview of the new measurement rules that became effective on January 16th in Division 6. The presentation goes over each individual rule, what they mean to the water user, and how you can come into compliance. The end of the presentation discusses measuring devices such as flumes and weirs, headgates, reservoirs and meters.
DWR recorded an online live course on May 6, 2024 which provided an Overview of Water Administration, Well Permitting, and Water Rights in Colorado. Continuing education credit is not available for the recorded course.
Governor Polis and DNR Director Gibbs announce Jason Ullmann as next Colorado State Engineer & Division of Water Resources Director, on March 21, 2024. Read more in the Governor's Press Release.
The Division 6 Measurement Rules have been finalized and are effective as of 1/16/2024. A copy of the final rules and statement of basis and purpose can be found on the Division 6 webpage.
On November 29, 2023, State Engineer Kevin Rein will attend the Colorado River Drought Task Force, Sub-Task Force Meeting in Durango to provide an update on the State Engineer’s current efforts to develop Measurement Rules in Division 7. Please review the Meeting Agenda for the Colorado River Sub-Task Force Meeting for more details.
The PRT is a collection of people with expertise in the data, design, and analysis used to develop and update the Rio Grande Decision Support System (RGDSS). This meeting will begin the review for phase 7 of the RGDSS. See the Full Announcement with Agenda Details and Joining Information
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct a Zoom-only stakeholder meeting on September 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm to discuss proposed Measurement Rules in Water Division 7, which includes the San Juan, Animas, La Plata, Mancos, Pine, Piedra, McElmo Creek, parts of the Dolores, and other adjoining basins for tributaries exiting Colorado in the southwest part of the state.