Diversion Measurement Installation Program
The Diversion Measurement Installation Program by the Colorado Water Conservation Board funds modern water measurement structures to enhance data accuracy and support scientific water management in Colorado’s West Slope.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Divisions 4 & 5, and 6 & 7) | January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $7 million total program funding; no-cost installation of measurement structures for eligible users; program runs through 2029.
Summary: Supports installation of water diversion measurement structures for eligible water users in Colorado's West Slope to improve water management and compliance.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Diversion Measurement Installation Program, managed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), provides funding and project management for the installation of water diversion measurement structures—such as flumes, weirs, and pumps—at no cost to eligible water users in Colorado’s West Slope (specifically, Divisions 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Upper Colorado River Basin). The initiative is funded by a $7 million federal grant as part of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plans and aims to enhance the accuracy and compliance of water diversion measurements, supporting both state water management and new regulatory requirements. The program is administered in partnership with the Division of Water Resources (DWR) and a contracted facilitator, SGM, ensuring a comprehensive process from application through installation and compliance.
