CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SMART ACT PRESENTATION FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT SENATE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HOUSE AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Jan 15, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court
SMART Act Presentation from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Committee Discussion Only
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11:58:06 AM |
Dan Gibbs, Executive
Director, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), introduced his presentation.
He discussed the organizational structure of the department and the work
being done in the various divisions.
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12:16:19 PM |
Director Gibss continued to tell the committee about the work being done in the divisions of DNR.
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12:26:15 PM |
Director Gibbs discussed
the department WIGs, including increasing the Keep Colorado Wild pass opt-in
rates, balancing outdoor recreation and conservation, Water Plan Implementation,
and the clean energy transition.
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12:27:47 PM |
Director Gibbs told the committee about DNR's budget requests.
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12:35:57 PM |
Director Gibbs spoke about the department's legislative priorities.
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12:39:32 PM |
Director Gibbs discussed the department efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion. He told the committee about the Outdoor Equity Grant Program and the Keep Colorado Wild pass funding. He updated the committee on the status of various programs in progress.
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12:49:12 PM |
Director Gibbs gave an update on the wolf restoration.
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12:54:47 PM |
Reid DeWalt, Deputy Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), introduced himself and made comments on the wolf reintroduction.
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12:59:09 PM |
Director DeWalt responded to questions from the committee.
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01:29:04 PM |
Nate Pearson, DNR Assistant Director of Water Policy, responded to questions from the committee.
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01:34:48 PM |
Amy Ostdiek, Colorado
Water Conservation Board, Interstate, Federal, and Water Information Section
Chief, responded to questions from the committee.
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01:37:16 PM |
Jason Ullman, State Engineer and Division of Water Resources Director, answered questions from the committee.
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01:42:14 PM |
Nick Massie, Interim Director, State Land Board, responded to questions from the committee.
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