Travis Smith
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Rancher
Representing: Agriculture Board Term: 2018 to 2021. |
Travis Smith is the Western Water Conservation Coordinator for the National Wild Turkey Federation. He has been a strong advocate for Colorado water users for over 40 years. Partnerships built on trust and respect describe his career.
Travis began his water career with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources administering the water rights on the Rio Grande from 1978-1992. Travis served as the Superintendent for the San Luis Valley Irrigation District from 1992-2017.
Travis has bee a member of the Colorado Water Congress for 28 years and is currently serving on the CWC Board of Directors addressing Colorado's water policy issues. Travis is the 2017 CWC Wayne N. Aspinall Colorado Water Leader of the Year. Having been appointed by three different governors, he served 12 years on the Colorado Water Conservation Board, chairing CWCB in 2007 and 2008, assisting in the development of the Colorado Water Plan. He also served on the Colorado Inter Basin Compact Committee from 2010-2017. Travis serves on the Colorado Forest Health Advisory Council and the newly formed Colorado Forest and Water Alliance.
Travis began his water career with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources administering the water rights on the Rio Grande from 1978-1992. Travis served as the Superintendent for the San Luis Valley Irrigation District from 1992-2017.
Travis has bee a member of the Colorado Water Congress for 28 years and is currently serving on the CWC Board of Directors addressing Colorado's water policy issues. Travis is the 2017 CWC Wayne N. Aspinall Colorado Water Leader of the Year. Having been appointed by three different governors, he served 12 years on the Colorado Water Conservation Board, chairing CWCB in 2007 and 2008, assisting in the development of the Colorado Water Plan. He also served on the Colorado Inter Basin Compact Committee from 2010-2017. Travis serves on the Colorado Forest Health Advisory Council and the newly formed Colorado Forest and Water Alliance.