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Item Open Access An economic input-output study of the High Plains region of eastern Colorado(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1982-02) McKean, John R., 1939-, author; Ericson, Ray K., author; Weber, J. C., author; Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Economic impact analysis of reduced irrigated acreage in four river basins in Colorado(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2006-12) Thorvaldson, Jennifer, author; Pritchett, James, author; Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, publisherIn this project, a rigorous economic accounting establishes the agricultural and economic demographics for four river basins in Colorado: the East Arkansas, East South Platte, Republican, and Rio Grande Basins. The IMPLAN software is utilized to develop an input-output model for each basin. Impact analysis is then performed on each model in order to approximate the economic effects of a reduction in irrigated acreage on each regional economy. Substantial differences between the regions exist, both in terms of impacts and multipliers, leading to the conclusion that any policy or program intending to mitigate the negative impacts of lost irrigated acreage should not be a one-size-fits-all solution, but rather would be most effective if tailored specifically to the affected region.Item Open Access Energy and water scarcity and the irrigated agricultural economy of the Colorado High Plains: direct economic and hydrologic impact forecasts (1979-2020)(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1982-02) Young, Robert A. (Robert Alton), 1931-, author; Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Some economic effects of changing augmentation rules in Colorado's lower South Platte Basin: producer survey and regional economic impact analysis(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2007-07) Thorvaldson, Jennifer, author; Pritchett, James, author; Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, publisherThe purposes of this study are three-fold: first, to describe the economic benefits of affirming the property rights which occurred as a result of the change in augmentation rules; second, to examine how affected farmers responded to the change in augmentation rules; and third, to quantify some of the economic impacts to the LSP as a result of the augmentation rule changes. As water continues to be transferred from agricultural to M&I2, recreational, and environmental uses, and with drought remaining a constant threat, further reductions in irrigated agriculture are sure to occur in the future. By estimating the size and scope of the economic impact of such acreage reductions, it is hoped that this study will help affected communities mitigate, prepare for, and adjust to such impacts.