BENEFITS TO PARK COUNTY

Aurora Water has been working collaboratively with Park County for years. Discussions were underway prior to major planning work to assess the county’s needs. The construction and operations of Wild Horse Reservoir would bring substantial economic benefits to Park County and the region. Construction alone would provide significant financial benefits to the surrounding area.

Providing recreational opportunities in Park County at the proposed reservoir site is important to Aurora Water. We are looking at what recreational uses may be most appropriate and complementary to those offered at other regional reservoirs. We will be listening to community feedback and coordinating with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Park County, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to develop a draft recreation proposal for Wild Horse Reservoir. Draft recommendations will be presented for public input within the next 12-24  months in parallel with other permitting processes, including public scoping during the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.