Colorado River Forum (CRF)
The Colorado River Forum provides a much-needed opportunity for state legislators to connect and address the pressing issues and opportunities of this region. Appointed members convene annually to examine the issues of water quantity and quality, state by state snapshots of water management tools and strategies, aquatic and other invasive species threats, engagement with tribes on priority concerns, and to develop regional approaches to collaboratively influence the rule-making that will govern the Colorado River into the future.
Membership consists of delegations from the seven U.S. Colorado river basin states, as well as two representatives from the Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora. Delegations are selected by and serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities.
Forum Leadership
President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart
New Mexico
2025 Chair
Past Member Rosters
2023-2024
Co-Chair
Senator Larry Hicks
Wyoming
Co-Chair
Assemblyman Howard Watts
Nevada
Arizona
Representative Tim Dunn
Representative Gail Griffin
Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
Representative Christopher Mathis
California
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (non-voting)
Assemblymember Gregg Hart
Assemblymember Diane Papan
Colorado
Senator Dylan Roberts
Senator Paul Lundeen
Representative Marc Catlin
Representative Karen McCormick
Representative Julie McCluskie (non-voting)
Representative Matt Soper (non-voting)
Representative Barbara McLachlan (non-voting)
Nevada
Senator Julie Pazina
Assemblymember Howard Watts
Assemblywoman Venicia Considine
New Mexico
Senator Mimi Stewart
Representative Kathleen Cates
Representative Martin Zamora
Utah
Senator Mike K. McKell
Senator Derrin Owens
Senator Nate Blouin (non-voting)
Senator Keith Grover (non-voting)
Senator Don L. Ipson (non-voting)
Senator Daniel McCay (non-voting)
Representative Walt Brooks
Representative Casey Snider
Representative Bridger Bolinder (non-voting)
Wyoming
Senator Larry Hicks
Senator Ogden Driskill
Representative Jon Conrad
Representative Bob Davis
Representative Albert Sommers (non-voting)
2021-2022
Co-Chair
Senator Sine Kerr
Arizona
Co-Chair
Senator Derrin Owens
Utah
Arizona
Senator Sine Kerr
Senator T.J. Shope
California
Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman
Assemblymember David Alvarez
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
Assemblymember Luz Rivas
Colorado
Representative Brianna Titone
Representative Barbara McLachlan
Representative Donald Valdez (non-voting)
Nevada
Senator Moises (Mo) Denis
Assemblywoman Venicia Considine
Assemblyman Howard Watts
New Mexico
Senator Stuart Ingle
Utah
Senator Don L. Ipson
Senator Mike McKell
Senator Derrin Owens
Representative Timothy D. Hawkes
Wyoming
Senator Larry Hicks
Representative Albert Sommers
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State Legislators Convened in Arizona to Discuss the Future of the Colorado River
From November 17-20, legislators from the Colorado River Basin states convened in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual CSG…
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CSG West Adopts Resolution to Foster the Harmonization of State & Provincial Approaches to Invasive Species Management
During the recent 77th CSG West Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, the CSG West Executive Committee adopted a…
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On the Road with CSG West: Wyoming
Boots and bolo ties were in full swing at the Wyoming State Capitol, as CSG West kicked off…
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Colorado River Basin States and Tribal Leaders Begin Historic Negotiations
For the first time, the four Upper Colorado River Basin states of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico…
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Department of Interior Announces Tier 2 Shortage on the Colorado River
On August 16, 2022, the Department of Interior announced the Colorado River had reached a Tier 2 shortage,…
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Commissioner Mitchell Statement on Lake Powell Elevation 3525′
March 16, 2021 (Denver, CO) – As of March 15, Lake Powell, a major reservoir that feeds water to…
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