CO HB1344

Directs the Colorado Water Conservation Board, in consultation with the State Engineer and Colorado Water Institute, to conduct a study on artificial aquifer recharge to maximize beneficial water use within the state

Study must evaluate methods to recharge designated, tributary, nontributary, and non-nontributary aquifers during surplus water periods and identify specific aquifers suitable for both passive and active recharge

Study shall identify revenue sources for artificial recharge projects, examine roles of water entities in financing and implementation, and recommend legislative or regulatory changes needed for project implementation

Study must evaluate ways to minimize water flowing to downstream states while maintaining compliance with interstate compacts, federal court decrees, and federal law including the Endangered Species Act

Colorado Water Conservation Board must submit final report to water resources committees by January 1, 2022; the study provision expires and is repealed effective September 1, 2022