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Engineer-in-Training II Job Opportunity
DWR is hiring for an Engineer-in-Training II position with our Denver water supply team!
Public Information Webpages (Data, eForms, GIS, Documents)
We have relocated some webpages previously found under Data & Information to Public Information.
Under the Public Information Heading, you can now find Boards & Commissions, CDSS, Data Search Tools, eForms Dashboard, GIS & Maps, Guidance Documents, Imaged Documents, Meetings & Events, News & Announcements, and Notification Lists.
Fire Suppression Ponds
DWR releases a new Beginner's Guide to Fire Suppression Ponds and Board of County Commissioner Application for Fire Suppression Pond Designation.
New Water Video and Fact Sheet for Homebuyers and Real Estate Professionals
The State Engineer, head of Colorado’s Division of Water Resources, announces an entertaining and informative video for homebuyers and real estate professionals to demystify common questions around home ownership and Colorado water law. The video addresses wells and water rights and is paired with a fact sheet linking to information referenced in the video. Well?
Seeking Candidates for Board of Examiners
We are advertising an opening on the Board of Examiners for Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors. Please see the memo in the announcement for additional details.
MH & DW Notice eForm Launched
We have released an online form Notice of Intent to Construct Monitoring Holes, Dewatering Wells, or Test Holes Penetrating Through a Confining Layer.
Finalized Memo on Appropriating Return Flows
DWR has released a finalized memo regarding appropriating return flows. This memo was put forth in response to claims to “appropriate return flows”, which are made on occasion in conjunction with changes of water right.
New Research Publication in Support of Guidelines for Hydrological Modeling and Flood Analysis
Colorado State University's Phase 2 Mountain Hydrology Research Study, "Parameter Estimation for models of major rainfall induced floods in ungaged mountain basins of Colorado" has been published in the Journal of Hydrology.
New Video on Hydrology Guidelines, HEC-HMS Model Setup
A new video is available on our Youtube Channel in the playlist Hydrology Guideline Tutorial Videos titled Video 7 Hydrology Guidelines, HEC-HMS Model Setup.