By Jerd Smith | The Colorado Sun
Colorado’s largest water agency may be shielded from significant funding cuts as the state addresses its financial woes, under the 2025-26 budget proposed by Gov. Jared Polis.
The Colorado Water Conservation Board would see a $6.9 million increase in the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, rising from $98.1 million in revenue this year to $105.1 million, according to the governor’s office.
But in 2026, funding would drop to $97.6 million due to a decline in severance tax revenue, which is derived in part from oil and gas production and is a key part of the CWCB’s funding.