The Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) Board of Directors will convene for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Burlington Community Center, 340 14th Street.
The Board will potentially approve minutes from the November 18, 2025, quarterly meeting, and minutes from the special Board meetings held on December 10, 2025, January 8-9, 2026, and January 27, 2026.
The board will recognize Steven Kramer by Resolution for his unwavering commitment and leadership while serving on the RRWCD board.
Administrative reports include updates from the Board President and the General Manager, as well as a review of the district’s financial standing for the fourth quarter of 2025. There will be an update on the irrigated acres retired in the South Fork Focus Zone. Tracy Travis, pipeline operator, will provide a report on the operational status of the Compact Compliance Pipeline.
The Board will receive updates from various Board committees and associated organizations. Reports will be given by the RRWCD’s water engineer, state and federal lobbyists, and the District’s legal counsel.
A public comment session is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
State Engineer Jason Ullmann will present on water issues across Colorado, and Republican River Basin Team Lead Commissioner Chris Kucera will deliver a report from his office.
State legislators in attendance will be invited to address the Board during the afternoon session. Additionally, local staff of federal legislators will be asked to provide updates.
Chris Sanchez, BBA Water Consultants and Randy Hendrix from Hendrix Wai Engineering, Inc will give an extensive presentation on the Compact Compliance Pipeline Maintenance and Expansion Project.
During the Board Discussion and Action Items, the Board will vote on updating the RRWCD Bylaws and on the recommendations received from Chris Sanchez and Randy Hendrix concerning the maintenance of the current CCP wells and the possible expansion of the Compact Compliance Pipeline.
The Board will vote on a resolution documenting the change to the RRWCD Water Use Fee rate that was approved during the November 18, 2025 quarterly Board meeting. The Board will also vote on a resolution on a possible change to RRWCD Bylaws to require a two-thirds majority vote for any change to the RRWCD Water Use Fee.
The RRWCD Board of Directors will hold an executive session to receive legal counsel on water rights, discuss strategies and instruct negotiators regarding water right purchases or leases and water supply acquisition, receive legal advice on related agreements, contracts, and easements, and discuss program applications related to the Compact Compliance Pipeline, Bonny Reservoir, and personnel matters.
All RRWCD meetings are open to the public. Individuals wishing to participate via Zoom can find a link on the RRWCD website at www.repubicanriver.com.
For further details about this meeting, please contact the RRWCD staff at 970-332-3552 or Deb Daniel, RRWCD general manager, at 970-630-3525.