Fraser River – Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District

Background

The Board of Directors for Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District saw an opportunity to support their home river and worked with Colorado Water Trust to explore their options.

Tool

Loans & Leases

This Short-Term Lease utilized some of the Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District’s water rights to supplement streamflows in St. Louis Creek and the Fraser River during periods of low flow.

Partners

Colorado Water Conservation Board, Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Bishop-Brogden Associates Inc (Project Consultant)

Impact

Through 2022, the Winter Park Ranch W&SD Project has restored over

25.2
Million gallons

77.3
Acre-feet of water to St. Louis Creek and the Fraser River in Grand County.

Timeline

2013 - 2023