Hermosa Creek – Three Sisters Ditch

Background

A land-swap facilitated by Western Land Group resulted in the Three Sisters Ditch water right being conveyed to Colorado Water Trust in 2010.

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Permanent Projects

A water right on the creek, historically diverted for irrigation, was strategically retired so the water may remain in the river. It supports four existing Instream Flow reaches and aids Colorado Parks and Wildlife and US Forest Service efforts to recover native cutthroat populations in a 13-mile reach of wilderness canyon.

Partners

Colorado Water Conservation Board, Western Land Group, Hermosa Park Properties, United States Forest Service, Tamarron Properties Inc

Impact

Through 2023, the Three Sisters Ditch Project has restored over

168
Million gallons

558
Acre-feet of water have been restored to Hermosa Creek

Timeline

Implemented in 2012, this project permanently restores water to Hermosa Creek.