State of Colorado's Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission
Denver, CO
Joined August 2013
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I'm working with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribes to address historic inequities relating to their water supplies. I support the Tribes pursuing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to compensate them for water they don’t use but have the right to. (1/4)
I continue to urge the Bureau of Reclamation to address this historical inequity and to identify a funding source for Tribal forbearance projects, as the IRA specifically provides for projects that reduce demands on the Colorado River. (3/4)
I applaud Colorado Senators @Hickenlooper and @MichaelBennet and Governor @jaredpolis for their support in this effort. Please read their letter to USBR here urging for funding for Tribal forbearance projects (4/4): tinyurl.com/4eyjccn7
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
"Hej from World Water Week 2024 in Sweden! We're kicking off our global conversation on water with the Women in the Water Diplomacy Network. Excited to see our partners with UCRC Colorado Commissioner Mitchell and Southern Ute Vice Chair Cloud." -Commissioner Touton #WWWeek
ALT (left to right): Southern Ute Vice Chair Cloud, USBR Commissioner Touton and UCRC Colorado Commissioner Mitchell stand for a photo during World Water Week 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Thank you @CUBoulderGWC for inviting the Colorado River basin state principals to your yearly conference. I appreciate the chance to talk about how we can live within the means of the river. We have a lot of work ahead of us, and we're looking forward to doing that.
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
Significant new investment announced to assist Southern Ute Tribe @SUIT_Council with canal improvements for water delivery. Also new funds for Town of Crawford collection system.
Today, @Interior announced more than $147 million from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda to support 42 drought resiliency and water supply reliability projects in 10 states across the West.
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Don’t blame me if this @DenverWater bop gets stuck in your head, but I love to see water-saving tips go viral! Coloradans are passionate about conserving water, and it’s great to see the @TODAYshow and others celebrate these efforts!
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Thank you @DenverWater for educating folks with your smooth moves and excellent vocals!🕺
Upper CO River Basin Tribes of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe & the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah signed a historic memorandum of understanding with the Upper Division States. ucrcommission.com/wp-content…
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
.@dangibbsDNR @CoRiverBecky met w/@SenatorHick and @SenatorBennet and CO water users to hear how water shortages impact our state. Thanks to the Senators for their continued support of #coriver UDS Alternative and for protecting our most vital water supply.
ALT Colorado US Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet and other staff around a tan table talking and listening about Colorado River issues.
ALT Group photo of Colorado water users, US Senators, and State of Colorado officials after conversations around the Colorado River.
I presented on #CoRiver UDS Alternative at the CO State Capitol today and emphasized how the Upper Basin regularly takes cuts to our water use in response to hydrology and climate change. Thank you to @WaterEdCO for hosting this educational event for legislators! #coleg
It was an honor to be @SenatorHick's guest at the SOTU. The invitation was in recognition of the Colorado River Upper Division states submitting our proposal to build back storage in Lakes Powell and Mead while living within the river's supply limits. Thank you @SenatorHick!
You can check out the details of the Upper Division States Alternative here: cwcb.colorado.gov/coloradori…
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
The Colorado River is a critical water source for Utah. I was glad to receive an update from the Upper Colorado River Commissioners—including Utah’s Gene Shawcroft—on their latest discussions concerning our states’ shared usage of the river.
I'm pleased to share the Upper Division States Alternative--proposing Post-2026 operations of Powell and Mead. The UDS Alt. provides for sustainable operations aligned with hydrology, helps rebuild storage, and operates w/i the Law of the River. More: cwcb.colorado.gov/coloradori…
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
There is no one who works harder to protect CO water & our #coriver rights then @CoRiverBecky our states first fulltime CO River Commissioner. Enjoyed this profile in @ColoradoSun by @ShannonMullane #coleg coloradosun.com/2024/01/02/c…
Rebecca Mitchell retweeted
Excited to announce @ColoradoDNR hired @MichaelESakas as Communications Specialist to our CO River team. Thanks to #coleg & @GovofCO we have been gearing up for upcoming #coriver negotiations. Welcome Michael! #copolitics
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