Meeting Agenda
Wednesday October 14th, 2026
12:00 PM - Presentations (Dolores Water Conservancy District Offices 60 Cactus St, Cortez, CO 81321)
12:00 PM - What ASO/forecasting can do for water providers
Goal: Overview of ASO Technology, from depth measurement, snowpack modeling and WRF-Hydro forecasting
12:30 PM - How Colorado has implemented its program
Goal: History, implementation and successes of the Colorado CASM Program
1:00 PM - Technical Presentations on use of ASO
Goal: Demonstrate use of ASO and forecast integration by CO Water Users
2:30 PM - Utah Program needs and goals
Goal: Shift the discussion from presenting Colorado's program to understanding what Utah water managers actually need.
Option for a short break
3:30 PM - Building a Utah Program
Goal: Explore what a useful statewide or regional program could become without presenting a predetermined program structure or cost.
4:30 PM - Participant Feedback and wrap up
Goal: Discussion of what has been learned, value, questions next steps
6:30 PM - Group Dinner, Main Street Brewing (Google Pin)
Thursday October 15th, 2026
While this is a tour of the Dolores facility, it is also a chance for more informal discussion and thought about the program.
8:00 AM - Dolores Facility Tour
Meet at overlook off of FS Rd 271
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so the tour can begin promptly at 8 AM.
12:00 PM - End of Dolores Facility Tour
Lodging Options
There are several hotels that are walking distance from the DWCD offices: