Diversion Measurement Installation Program
This grant funds the installation of water diversion measurement devices in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin to improve measurement accuracy and support sustainable water management.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Divisions 4 & 5, 6 & 7) | January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $7 million total available through 2029; all eligible measurement structures and installation costs are covered (no cost to applicant).
Summary: Funds and coordinates installation of water diversion measurement devices for eligible users in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin to improve measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Key Information: All dates are anticipated/projected; check the program page for updates and division-specific openings.
Description
This program provides funding and coordination for the installation of water diversion measurement structures—such as flumes, weirs, and pumps—at no cost to eligible water users in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin (Divisions 4, 5, 6, and 7). Administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) in partnership with SGM and the Division of Water Resources, the initiative aims to improve the accuracy of water diversion measurements, support compliance with new measurement rules, and advance sustainable water management practices. The program is part of Colorado’s implementation of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plans and is funded by $7 million in federal support, with installations to be completed by 2029.
