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Wyoming's Draft Pilot Conservation Program

State water officials have heard public feedback on the proposed water conservation program as Wyoming prepares for the fallout of Colorado River negotiations.

A draft of the state's Green River pilot water conservation program was presented during a meeting, with the 11 deadline to finish the Colorado River negotiations fast approaching.

Discussions between the basin states "are continuing."

Brandon Gebhart, the state engineer, provided a sparse update on the talks during a Colorado River Advisory Committee meeting.

Author's summary: Wyoming's draft program is a starting point for conservation.

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