Wyoming Colorado River
Advisory Committee
Colorado River Advisory Committee meetings are open for public attendance.
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§41-11-302: "The purpose of the committee is to advise and inform the governor, the state engineer, and Wyoming's commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission regarding the beneficial use, development, protection, and conservation of water from the Green and Little Snake rivers and their tributaries relative to Wyoming's rights and obligations under the 1922 Colorado River Compact and the 1948 Upper Colorado River Basin Compact".
Upcoming Meeting Information
Next Meeting: TBD
Colorado River Resources
The resources below will be updated regularly to ensure up to date information is available to Wyoming's Colorado River water users
Recent Press Releases and Publications
UCRC - Upper Basin Hydrologic Shortage Press Release
UCRC - Upper Basin Hydrologic Shortage Primer
UCRC - Upper Basin Hydrologic Shortage Infographic
UB Environmental Drought Mitigation (B2E2) Press Release
UB Environmental Drought Mitigation (B2E2) Funding Information
July 2024 Pinedale Outreach Meeting Presentation
Post-2026 Upper Division State Alternative Resources
Wyoming Colorado River Advisory Committee members appointed by Governor Mark Gordon
Chad Espenscheid (chad.espenscheid@wyoboards.gov), representing agricultural irrigation interests that divert and use water from the
Green River or its tributaries upstream from the Fontenelle Reservoir, term expires 6/30/2025;
Ron Micheli (ron.micheli1@wyoboards.gov), representing agricultural irrigation interests that divert and use water from the
Green River or its tributaries downstream from the Fontenelle Reservoir, term expires 6/30/2027;
Jim Espy (jim.espy1@wyoboards.gov), representing agricultural interests that divert and use water from the Little Snake River
or its tributaries, term expires 6/30/2027;
Benjamin “Ben” Bracken (ben.bracken@wyoboards.gov), representing municipal water users that divert and use water from the
Green River or its tributaries, term expires 6/30/2025;
Brad Brooks (brad.brooks@wyoboards.gov), representing municipal water users that divert and use water from the Little Snake
River or its tributaries, term expires 6/30/2027;
Ron Wild (ron.wild@wyoboards.gov), representing industrial water users that divert and use water in Wyoming's portion of
the Colorado River basin, term expires 6/30/2027;
Aaron Reichl (aaron.reichl@wyoboards.gov), representing industrial water users that divert and use water in Wyoming's portion
of the Colorado River basin, term expires 6/30/2025;
Jennifer Lamb (jennifer.lamb@wyoboards.gov), representing recreational, fish, wildlife and environmental interests in Wyoming's
portion of the Colorado River basin, term expires 6/30/2025;
Michael Henn (michael.henn@wyoboards.gov), representing conservation districts in Wyoming's portion of the Colorado River
basin, term expires 6/30/2025;
Members appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate
Albert Sommers (Albert.Sommers@wyoleg.gov), Representative, and Speaker of the House, term indefinite;
Larry Hicks (larry.hicks@wyoleg.gov), Senator and Majority Floor Leader, term indefinite.
Governor Mark Gordon's Memorandum: Colorado River Advisory Committee Welcome and Call to Action
