Purpose
In April and May of 2024, Boulder County sought Gross Reservoir community input on how a portion of the Denver Water vs. Boulder County Settlement Agreement should be spent. Part of the Settlement Agreement (Section 5.1, Land Preservation) provides $5.1 million for the purchase of land in Boulder County that can be used for a variety of purposes (defined in the survey).
Survey Purpose
The purpose of the survey was to gather input from Boulder County residents impacted by the Denver Water Gross Reservoir Expansion Project. Peak Facilitation Group, a neutral third party, conducted the survey and analyzed the results on Boulder County’s behalf. Survey results were shared with Boulder County and members of the public in aggregate form.
Survey Results
Boulder County staff from Parks & Open Space and the Commissioners’ Office presented the Gross Reservoir Community Land Preservation Survey Results at two community meetings in May:
- Survey Results (Summary Report)
- Staff Presentation
Next Steps
The Boulder County Commissioners have given direction to Boulder County Parks & Open Space to research available properties that fit the top outcomes of the survey results.