Mark your calendar for the Club 20 events scheduled in 2020! Club 20 will kick off 2020 with a Joint Legislative Trip to Denver towards the end of January. …
TO-18-2-Colorado Welcome Centers, Support of
WHEREAS Tourism is a major component of Colorado’s economy and Colorado Welcome Centers are an important introduction for visitors to the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS The important task of …
AG-18-1-Industrial Hemp in Colorado
WHEREAS “Industrial Hemp” means a plant of the genus Cannabis and any part of the plant, whether growing or not, containing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than …
TE-18-1 – Rural Access to Telecommunications and Broadband Services
WHEREAS rural regions in Western Colorado continue to lag far behind the urban Front Range and much of the country when it comes to the availability, reliability, affordability, and quality of …
WA-98-2-Water Projects, New
WHEREAS the construction of new projects is integral to providing adequate water supplies to future generation of Coloradoan’s; and WHEREAS Colorado is investigating how to provide adequate water supplies through …
WA – 00 – 1-Total Maximum Daily Load
WHEREAS the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted a rule regarding the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL); and WHEREAS Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act and related federal regulations …
WA – 01 – 4 Control of Non-Native Woody Species in Riparian Environments, Support For
WHEREAS tamarisk is a deciduous shrub/small tree that was introduced to the western U.S. in the early nineteenth century from Central Asia and the Mediterranean for use as an ornamental, …
WA-14-1-Support For Water Conservation Efforts
WA-14-1 Support For Water Conservation Efforts WHEREAS Population projections for Colorado indicate that the present population will double by the year 2050 and the associated water demand will primarily be …
WA-00-3-Selenium Control Programs
WHEREAS selenium is a naturally-occurring geological material in western Colorado, and WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Fish & Wildlife Service have advocated for more stringent …
WA-10-3-San Miguel Project
WHEREAS Congress passed the Colorado River Basin Project Act in 1968 (CRBP), authorizing construction of five Colorado projects, including the San Miguel Project, and WHEREAS CLUB 20 continues to support …
WA-10-2-Reuse of Transmountain Diverted Waters and Other Reusable Water Supplies
WHEREAS CLUB 20 has several resolutions concerning transmountain diversion of Western Slope waters and the economic, aesthetic and environmental impacts associated with such diversions; and WHEREAS, in contrast to most …
WA-12-2-Prior Appropriations Doctrine, Support for
WHEREAS Colorado adopted the Prior Appropriation Doctrine before statehood as its guiding philosophy for allocation of scarce water resources to growing demands; and WHEREAS Colorado enshrined the Prior Appropriation Doctrine …
WA – 90 – 1-Out-of-Colorado River Basin Water Projects
WHEREAS proposals for new water diversions and transfers out of the Colorado River Basin continue to pose a serious threat to the environment, economy and quality of life in rural …
WA-00-5-Non-Point Source Pollution Control & Mitigation, Statewide Fund For
WHEREAS the Clean Water Act requires and the EPA has promulgated rules to address control and mitigation for non-point source pollution; and WHEREAS non-point source pollution affects many Western Colorado …
WA – 02 – 1-In-stream Flow Program
WHEREAS in 1973 the Colorado Legislature passed landmark legislation to protect Colorado’s natural environment through a pioneer in-stream flow law; and WHEREAS since the inception of Colorado’s instream flow …
WA– 00 – 4-Glen Canyon Dam, Opposing Removal of
WHEREAS Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell have allowed the seven Colorado River Basin states to share and cooperatively plan for the beneficial use of the waters of the Colorado …
WA-03-2-Funding Authority for Water Projects
WHEREAS the State Water Supply Initiative (SWSI) phases 1 and 2 have shown the need for additional water storage in order for Colorado to meet its 2050 water demands; and …
WA-92-3-Federal Water Rights, Reserving in Wilderness Areas
WHEREAS the issue of reserved federal water rights in wilderness areas has been complex and controversial in Colorado since the 1980 RARE II legislative effort, and WHEREAS the Colorado Wilderness …
WA-92-2-Federal Water Rights, Creating Through Permit Process
WHEREAS the struggle in the West to preserve private property rights continues in the face of increasing federal control and management of federal lands and the resources interconnected with those …
WA-92-1-Water Quality Regulations
WHEREAS the Clean Water Act requires and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated rules to address control and mitigation of non-point source pollution, and WHEREAS the EPA continues to …
WA – 98 – 3-Denver Basin Aquifer
WHEREAS Senate Bill 74, adopted in 1996, authorized the State Engineer to conduct a thorough,/ peer‑reviewed, scientific study identifying a 300 million acre‑foot groundwater supply in the Denver Basin Aquifers, …
WA – 01 – 3-Colorado Water Conservation Board, Opposition to Reconfiguring
WHEREAS Legislation has been considered from time to time that proposes to change the composition of the Colorado Water Conservation Board; and WHEREAS Legislation of this type increases the number …
WA – 93 – 2-County 1041 Powers, Water Projects
WHEREAS ‘1041’ authority: C.R.S. 24-65.1-101 et seq. of the Colorado Statutes, allow counties to identify, designate, and regulate areas and activities of state interest through a local land use permitting process, and …
WA-14-2-Colorado Water Planning
WHEREAS reliable, affordable water supplies are foundational to the environment, economy and quality of life in rural Colorado; and WHEREAS Colorado benefits from a balanced economy, including robust agriculture, natural …
WA-11-1-Colorado River Cooperative Agreement
WHEREAS competing perspectives between Denver Water and Western Colorado regarding Denver Water’s use of Colorado River water are long and storied; and WHEREAS Western Colorado parties have engaged in negotiations …
WA – 96 – 1-Colorado River Compacts
WHEREAS There has been much discussion in recent years about the future of water development in the West; and WHEREAS Several proposals have been controversial because of their potential impact …
WA – 03 – 1-Colorado 64 Water Principles
WHEREAS Club 20 leaders participated with sister organizations – ACTION 22 and PROGRESSIVE 15 – and several Denver Metro entities (including the Denver Water Board, Denver Chamber of Commerce, and …
WA – 95 – 1-Clean Water Act Re-Authorization
WHEREAS The 1969 Clean Water Act has resulted in the substantial improvement of water quality and overall the health of many of our nations rivers; and WHEREAS The Clean Water …
WA-02-2-Aspinall Unit Operations
WHEREAS in January of 1962, the United States acquired water rights decreed in the Colorado Water Court for water storage and hydro-electric power generation at the Aspinall Unit from the …
TR-14-01-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
WHEREAS the use of unmanned aerial systems for civilian use is forecasted to become an emerging industry that will provide significant benefits for the residents of Colorado, as well as …
TR – 08 – 1-Tolling of Highways and Multi-Modal Transit Components
WHEREAS it is important to Colorado’s economy to support the construction and maintenance of a statewide transportation system for the movement of people, goods and services; and WHEREAS it is …
TR – 00 – 1-Highway Safety Improvements Associated With National Landmark Designations
WHEREAS the creation of national landmark designations such as the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Colorado National Monument increases tourism traffic on Western Colorado highways; and …
TR-02–1-Gross Combination Vehicle Weights
WHEREAS increased gross combination vehicle weights are restricted on the Colorado state highway system; and WHEREAS increased gross combination vehicle weights in Wyoming and Utah are not limited by the …
TR-14-3-Commercial Airline Pilot Training Hours
WHEREAS the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010 became effective Aug. 1, 2013, increasing the number of hours from 250 to 1,500 as required for a person to …
TR-02-4-Colorado Aviation Fuel Tax Funding
WHEREAS annually, significant state aviation fuel tax funds are disbursed to public use airports throughout the state; and WHEREAS disbursements are made by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of …
TO-09-1-Tourism Promotion Funding
WHEREAS tourism is a major component of Colorado’s economy, being one of the top job creators along with education, health services, transportation and construction, and WHEREAS nearly 87 million visitors …
TO-16-1-Support for the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
WHEREAS Colorado has a diverse landscape with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS Governor Hickenlooper created the first Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office in June 2015 to provide a central point of …
TO-00-1-Signage For Tourism On Western Colorado Highways
WHEREAS tourism is one of the largest industries in Western Colorado; and WHEREAS the majority of tourists travel by automobile using federal and state highways to visit Western Colorado attractions; …
TO-94-1-Scenic Byway Maps
WHEREAS Colorado’s Scenic Byway Program has celebrated its 25th anniversary WHEREAS Western Colorado is home to several officially designated national scenic byways; and WHEREAS CLUB 20 supports including federal funding …
TO-14-01-Recreational Trails Program RTP, Support Of
WHEREAS recreational trails are an important economic driver for Colorado and its West Slope economies by drawing visitors to their communities for tourism and recreation opportunities; and WHEREAS federal agencies …
TO-10-1-CDL Requirements for Passenger Vans
WHEREAS Colorado’s tourism industry is an important part of western Colorado’s economy, and is comprised primarily of small family-owned businesses, and WHEREAS many within this industry depend on the use …
TE-05-1-Telecommunications Principles
Affordable, quality, widely- available access to advanced telecommunications services and broadband service is critical to the present and future viability of Colorado communities, businesses, and residents. The proper role …
TE-00-2-Right-Of-Way Fees and Timely Approval for the Placement and Relocation of Fiber Optic Cables and Other Utility Facilities
WHEREAS rural communities in Colorado have a need to access the nation’s advanced telecommunications network, and future telecommunications infrastructure development investments are being made, including the placement of fiber optic …
TE- 00- 4-Support for Interoperable Emergency Radios and a New Wireless Public Safety Broadband Network
WHEREAS public safety and homeland security are a priority for our communities, and WHEREAS having in place modern emergency radio systems, including DTR, VHF, and broadband, with direct interoperability to …
TE-00-1-Cell Phones, Prohibiting Limits on Use of
WHEREAS the vast distances between communities in western Colorado require the use of cell phones for business, personal, and emergency situations, acting as a critical communications tool, and WHEREAS local …
PLNR-09-3-Horses & Burros, Management of “Wild”
Whereas the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) “Wild” Horse and Burro Program (“WH&B”) March 2020 statistics are: The public rangelands identified for management of “wild” horses and burros have a …
PLNR-01-5-Weed Management, Colorado’s Plan
WHEREAS successful and cost‑effective weed management endeavors require an organized and coordinated effort among all affected landowners and industries; and WHEREAS the purpose of strategic plans is to provide a …
PLNR-93-4-State School Lands, Opposing Sale of
WHEREAS state school lands were originally set aside to provide revenue for public schools in rural areas; and WHEREAS such lands now support a substantial agriculture economy, and provide revenue …
PLNR-96-1-State Park Fees
WHEREAS the Colorado Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation and the Colorado Division of Wildlife have been merged to create the department Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW); and WHEREAS there …
PLNR-95-2-State Ownership of Public Lands
WHEREAS several prominent congressional committee chairmen have been discussing legislation which would allow states to assume ownership of BLM lands within their states; and WHEREAS Under this proposal, states would …