Documents & Maps
Fact Sheet: Windy Gap Firming Project
Media Coverage & News Releases
EPA wants further review of project
Denver Post - Feb. 17, 2012
Decision expected soon on controversial project
Colorado Public Radio - Dec. 20, 2011
Windy Gap Firming Final EIS Released
Northern Water press release - Nov. 30, 2011
River diversion project closer to reality
Boulder Daily Camera - Dec. 11, 2011
Editorial: Windy Gap Firming Project gets good news
Greeley Tribune - Dec. 7, 2011
Windy Gap Firming Project receives a boost
Greeley Tribune - Nov. 30, 2011
Commission approves water plans
CDOW press release - June 9, 2011
Permitting Process Documents
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Executive Summary
New Technical Reports
Published by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in 2011, the FEIS details project mitigation measures and addresses public comment received after publication of the previous impact statement.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Executive Summary
Published by Reclamation in 2008, this document describes why the project is necessary and why Chimney Hollow Reservoir is the preferred alternative for both the participants and Reclamation.
Technical Reports
Prepared by third-party consultants and published between 2006 and 2008, these reports provide additional details on different resource impact analyses for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Purpose and Need Report
Prepared by third-party consultants and published by Reclamation in 2005, this document details the existing and future water needs for each of the 13 water providers participating in the firming project.
Mitigation Documents
Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan
Developed by the Municipal Subdistrict with state biologists, this 2011 state-approved plan details measures to mitigate impacts.
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Plan
Developed by the Municipal Subdistrict with state biologists, this 2011 state-approved plan details voluntary efforts to benefit fish and wildlife.
Governor's Letter on Mitigation
Written by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, this 2011 letter says the mitigation plan comprehensively addresses impacts.