Tribe: Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
View Source Document: Núchíú Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Climate Action Plan
Year: 2020
Topic: Proposed adaptation actions for water quantity
Emergency evacuation plan for flooding.
Acquire senior water rights in the Mancos River Watershed.
Animas-La Plata Project conveyance system plan.
Rebuild Cottonwood Wash for flood diversion.
Groundwater resource characterization.
Create and implement groundwater protection plan.
Allen Canyon flows protection.
First and Last Lakes restoration.
Farm and Ranch Enterprise drought tolerant plants initiative.
Develop a process for evaluating water supply requests.
Create a water resources division and hire a manager position.
Regulatory protection for groundwater.