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.
Create a water resources division and hire a manager position.
Regulatory protection for groundwater.
Prepare a drought contingency plan.
Water education outreach plan.
Enhance irrigation efficiency for landscaping and parks.
Minimize new disturbance of intact soils and vegetation.
Groundwater resource characterization.
Create and implement groundwater protection plan.
