Diversion Measurement Installation Program
The Diversion Measurement Installation Program funds installation of water measurement devices to improve accurate diversion tracking in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: Applications for Divisions 4 & 5 open later in 2026 (exact date TBD) | Applications for Divisions 6 & 7 are currently closed
Funding Amounts: No-cost installation of measurement structures for eligible water users; total program funding is $7 million (federal funds) through 2029.
Summary: Provides free installation of water diversion measurement devices for eligible users in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin to support accurate water management.
Key Information: No reimbursement for prior installations; program covers only measurement devices (not headgates/diversion structures).
Description
The Diversion Measurement Installation Program, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) with support from the Division of Water Resources (DWR), provides fully funded installation of measurement structures—such as flumes, weirs, and meters—for eligible water users in Colorado's Upper Colorado River Basin (Divisions 4, 5, 6, and 7). The initiative aims to improve the accuracy of water diversion records and support compliance with new state measurement rules, as part of Colorado’s implementation of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plans. The program is funded by a $7 million federal grant and is operated in partnership with SGM, a contracted facilitator.
