Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Water Resources Division

The Water Resources Division provides for the management, conservation, and use of the surface and groundwater resources of the Tribe. This work includes the installation of water measuring devices on irrigation ditches, implementation of soil and water conservation projects, protection of existing water rights, acquisition of new water rights, management of noxious weeds, and strategic planning for the continuing development of water resources to benefit the Tribal membership. 2007 is the seventh year of operation for the Division.