Water Policy Committee Meeting - April 2026

The Aurora Channel's Water Policy Committee meeting on April 8, 2026, focused primarily on water resource management and related legislative updates. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for water services and infrastructure management, such as a 10-year extension of the water service IGA with Adams County for the Colorado Air and Spaceport, which includes cost recovery at 300% of the commercial user rate and clarifies responsibilities for capital improvements and maintenance. The committee also approved a five-year IGA with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to protect reservoirs from invasive species, and supported moving forward a $150,000 IGA with the Mile High Flood District for a hydrology update of the Tolgate Creek watershed. Additionally, the committee discussed ongoing legislative bills affecting water use and conservation, including proposals related to agricultural land revegetation and water/power efficiency reporting for data centers. The meeting included updates on the Colorado River Compact challenges and water supply conditions, emphasizing the need for coordinated water management amid drought and legal complexities. Several motions to advance IGAs and reappointments to water boards were approved for further council consideration.