Gross Reservoir Expansion Project

PROJECT SUPPORTERS

Colorado Congressional Delegation

“...this project will deliver greater certainty for all users of the system ... by providing a resilient and reliable supply of water.”

The Greenway Foundation

“[The Greenway Foundation] supports the expansion because of the net environmental benefit the program – taken as a whole – will have for the state.”

Xcel Energy

“The project not only adds to the reservoir’s storage capacity which will aid hydroelectric generation – it also enhances watershed for rivers and stream flows, improves aquatic habitat, and enhances water reliability and sustainability.”

Northern Water

“Colorado’s Water Plan recognizes, and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper endorses, the enlargement of Gross Reservoir as one the projects needed to meet the future water supply needs of the citizens of Colorado.”

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce & Colorado Competitive Council

“...will create additional clean, renewable energy to help power the growing population and businesses of our state. We urge the Commission to take the next step in the permitting process for the project...”

City of Lafayette

“The Environmental Pool will result in substantial improvements to the ecology of the South Boulder Creek...”

Jefferson County Commissioners

“During times of drought, the water supply has become dangerously low, threatening the wellbeing of our county’s population and economy. Denver Water’s efforts to increase the water supply capacity and reliability is supported by Jefferson County.”

Aurora Water

“A reliable and resilient supply of water is necessary to maintain the quality of life and for our economy to thrive, expanding Gross Reservoir will help with these guarantees.”

South Metro Water Supply Authority

“An emergency or natural disaster occurring on either end of Denver Water’s supply system could cause disruption of service to communities that rely upon Denver for deliveries. The expansion of Gross Reservoir... provides more water storage for a more balanced water system in the future.”

Colorado River District

“The benefits will improve the environmental health of the headwaters and will promote water-based recreation and tourism.”

Additional Letters of Support

To read all public comments submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, please click here. The docket number for the project is P-2035.