As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Channel” means that area of a stream where water normally flows between banks and not that area beyond where vegetation exists. “Obstruction” means sandbars formed by the natural flow of a stream, temporary structures, planks, snags, and debris in and along the existing channel which […]
The board of county commissioners of each county shall have authority within its respective county, for flood control purposes only, to remove or cause to be removed any obstruction to the channel of any natural stream which causes a flood hazard, and for such purpose only the board of county commissioners shall have a right […]
The board of county commissioners of a county may enter into contracts and agreements with adjoining counties, the state of Colorado or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or the United States or any agency or political subdivision thereof for the purpose of implementing or carrying out the purposes of this article. Source: L. 74: […]
A board of county commissioners may by resolution adopt a plan to carry out the purposes of this article. Source: L. 74: Entire article added, p. 231, § 1, effective May 14.
The Colorado water conservation board may make grants to counties, out of moneys appropriated by the general assembly or other funds available for such purpose, to assist them in removing stream flow obstructions in accordance with section 30-30-102, C.R.S. Grants under this section shall be made upon application by the county therefor and on the […]
