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The Colorado Division of Water Resources provides a variety of documents and records, many of which are available to viewing online, free of charge. The DWR Records Department also provides public access to computer terminals for documents, data and records research. Paper and electronic copies may be purchased through the Division's Records Department, and costs are generally calculated on a per-copy basis. See Research for a list of additional research topics.
Comprehensive Publication and Media Guide
List of brochures, publications, and reports available in all formats.
Abandonment List
These abandonment lists show water rights that the Division Engineer has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part. The abandonment process is done every ten years pursuant to Section 37-92-401 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Brochures and Videos
Listing of brochures, guidelines, videos, and FAQ documents available.
Compact Summaries
This document provides a summary of compacts and litigation governing Colorado’s use of interstate streams. Colorado is directly involved in one international treaty, two U.S. Supreme Court decrees, one interstate agreement, and nine interstate compacts. These summaries in no way are conclusive or all-encompassing, as each compact is a very complicated document. Please visit our Interstate Compacts Page to see the actual compacts.
Official Water Rights Tabulation
These tabulations show the current status of decreed water rights in order of seniority by major drainage basin. Official tabulations are generated every two years pursuant to Section 37-92-401 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Public Presentations
Presentations given to the public.
Published Stream Flows
This publication includes hydrology data which has been reviewed and corrected for accuracy by DWR’s Hydrologic Branch. Each station report includes a station summary and daily flow values.
State Engineer's Office - Annual Report
This publication provides a yearly summary of the general activities dealt with by each division and branch of DWR.
State Engineer's Office - Cumulative Yearly Statistics
This publication provides a yearly summary of surface water use, as well as ground water well applications and permitting activity.
Streamlines Newsletter
Streamlines is the quarterly newsletter of the Division of Water Resources. It is intended to provide information to the public and the water resource community concerning the Office of the State Engineer, its policies, procedures and timely information concerning topics of water interest in the state.
Surface Water Supply Index (SWSI)
The Surface Water Supply Index (SWSI) developed by this office and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service is used as an indicator of mountain-based water supply conditions in the major river basins of the state.
Determining Your Well Location
A document designed to assist the public in determining the legal description of the location of the well that must be used when applying for well permits.
General Information Brochure
Provides a brief description of the office and the functions and responsibilities of the State Engineer
Guidelines for Subdivision Water Supply Reports
Defines the basic requirements for water supply submitted for evaluation
How do I obtain a water right?
Explains how to obtain a water right through the Colorado water court system
Substitute Water Supply Plan Guidelines.
Provides description of substitute water supply plan process and necessary requirements for applying for one with the Division of Water Resources
Water Rights Terminology in Colorado.
Explains and defines some of the different, common terms used in Colorado concerning water and water law
Forms
Complete listing of all user submittal forms; including, but not limited to forms for well permit applications, dam safety, and subdivision water supply plans.
Policies
DWR policies related to General Administration, Dam Safety, Ground Water Well Permitting, Water Administration, and specific basins.
Rules and Regulations
DWR rules and regulations related to General Administration, Dam Safety, Ground Water Well Permitting, Water Administration, and specific basins.
Division 1 - South Platte River Summary
Monthly summary of South Platte river stream flows and reservoir storage summaries.
Division 2 - Arkansas River Daily Report
Daily summary of Arkansas River ditches and reservoirs.
Division 2 - John Martin Reservoir Report
Daily summary of John Martin reservoir operations.
Division 2 - Trinidad Reservoir Report
Daily summary of Trinidad reservoir operations.
Division 7 - La Plata River Compact Accounting
Monthly summary of daily stream and ditch flows pertaining to the La Plata river compact. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
