Water Policy Committee Meeting - May 2026

The Aurora Channel's Water Policy Committee meeting on May 20, 2026, focused extensively on water-related grants, legislative updates, and several capital improvement projects addressing flood control and erosion. Key procurement discussions included a $29,000 contribution to the Joint Task Force wet weather monitoring and discharge permit activities, a $1.1 million funding allocation for drainage and flood control improvements at Cherry Creek Reach One, and a $400,000 amendment for stream restoration at Arapjo Road. The committee also reviewed a $560,000 amendment for the 22nd Avenue outfall project at Westerly Creek, with funding shared among Aurora, Mile High Flood District, and other partners. Additionally, the meeting covered enforcement of water use restrictions using advanced metering infrastructure data, highlighting increased efficiency in issuing fines and warnings for violations. Legislative topics included updates on water-related bills, drought resiliency grants, and complex water rights litigation involving the Shoshone power plant. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but ongoing grant applications and funding strategies were discussed. The committee approved moving forward with the mentioned capital projects and funding commitments.