DISTRICT

The District was created by the Colorado General Assembly and formed in 1967 by a vote of the people residing within its boundaries. The District was created to protect, enhance, and develop water resources in the Rio Grande River basin. The District encompasses a five county region, which includes Alamosa, Rio Grande, Conejos and portions of Saguache and Mineral Counties within the Rio Grande River basin, including the Closed Basin... The Rio Grande Water Conservation District is the leading entity in improved total water management in the San Luis Valley with a goal of efficiency and good water conservation efforts. Our mission, therefore, is "to enhance and protect the water rights of the citizens in the San Luis Valley who reside within the boundaries of the District".

Primary location: In Alamosa United States