The Yampa River Water Resources Planning Model Yampa Model was developed jointly by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Division of Water Resources as part of the Colorado River Decision Support System (CRDSS). The objective was to develop a monthly water allocation and accounting model which includes 100 percent of the basins consumptive use and would be capable of making comparative analyses for the assessment of historical and future...

This report summarizes the products of a collaborative effort funded by the Walton Family Foundation to evaluate innovative water sharing strategies, and develop actionable recommendations to improve water sharing opportunities in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West. The recommendations developed as part of this report are relevant for policymakers, stakeholders and government agencies.