March 14, 2026
Compact Compliance Infrastructure Protection Pool (CCIP)
Policy proposal for establishing a Compact Compliance Infrastructure Protection Pool in Lake Powell to protect Upper Basin water rights, ensure Colorado River Compact compliance (Article III(d)/(e)), and safeguard infrastructure at elevation 3510'. Focuses on exclusive Upper Basin use of tribal and stranded power water, retiming releases, sideboards against Lower Basin sales/speculation, and monetization options via controlled forbearance or USBR purchases.
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