What water right application was filed in May 2026?

An augmentation application for a 0.100 acre-foot well (S3, T19S, R70W) owned by Greg Micheli.

Where can I review the application documents?

At the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District office, 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida, Colorado, during normal business hours.

How long do I have to comment on the application?

You have 60 days from the publication date (May 16, 2026) to file comments with the State Engineer.

What if I'm not satisfied with the State Engineer's decision?

You may apply to Water Court for a de novo hearing under the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969.

Public Notice — 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida, CO (92CW84, 94CW5, 94CW41, 94CW42, 96CW17, 03CW55, 06CW32)

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Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District received an augmentation application in May 2026 for a 0.100 acre-foot well (S3, T19S, R70W) owned by Greg Micheli; affected persons have 60 days to comment to the State Engineer or seek a de novo Water Court hearing.

Key Takeaways

Application filed for 0.100 af well in Custer County
Owner: Greg Micheli, 1747 Elm Avenue, Canon City
Review applications at UAWCD office in Salida
60-day comment period to State Engineer from publication
Right to de novo Water Court hearing if unsatisfied

Published: May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Other
City: Salida
Address: 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida, CO

Case #

92CW84, 94CW5, 94CW41, 94CW42, 96CW17, 03CW55, 06CW32

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If you don't respond

If no comments are filed within 60 days of publication (May 16, 2026), the State Engineer may approve the application and affected persons lose the opportunity to influence terms; later challenges require a de novo Water Court hearing.

What to do next

1
Review application in person
Visit UAWCD at 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida during business hours to examine the augmentation application.
2
File comments with the State Engineer
Submit written comments to the State Engineer within 60 days of May 16, 2026 (by July 15, 2026).
3
Prepare for Water Court
If unsatisfied with the State Engineer's terms, consider filing for a de novo hearing in Division 2 Water Court under the listed decrees.

Frequently asked questions

What water right application was filed in May 2026?: An augmentation application for a 0.100 acre-foot well (S3, T19S, R70W) owned by Greg Micheli.
Where can I review the application documents?: At the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District office, 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida, Colorado, during normal business hours.
How long do I have to comment on the application?: You have 60 days from the publication date (May 16, 2026) to file comments with the State Engineer.
What if I'm not satisfied with the State Engineer's decision?: You may apply to Water Court for a de novo hearing under the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969.

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Legal terms in this notice

augmentation: A plan to replace or manage water to offset new or changed diversions so senior water rights are not injured.
de novo hearing: A new, independent court hearing that reviews the issue from the beginning.
State Engineer: The Colorado official who reviews and approves water-right related applications and plans.
plan for augmentation: A court-decreed program allowing certain diversions by providing replacement water or accounting.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE: Notice is hereby given pursuant to anyone or more Decrees in Case No. 92CW84, 94CW5, 94CW41, 94CW42, 96CW17, 03CW55 and 06CW32 Division 2, Water Court that during the month of May 2026 the following parties applied for augmentation through the office of Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD). Qty. of Name Address Custer County Type Water Greg Micheli 1747 Elm Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212 Well .100 af S3, T19S, R70W, NM PM The applications are available for review in the office of UAWCD, 339 E. Hwy 50, Salida, Colorado during normal business hours. Any affected person may file comments with the State Engineer within sixty days of the date of publication of such monthly notice. Any affected person not satisfied by the State Engineer's application of the terms and conditions established for this plan for augmentation to a specific structure, may then apply to the Water Court for a de novo hearing, under the Court's retained jurisdiction, whether the terms and conditions of the decree approving the plan for augmentation have been met with respect to the request for an authorized diversion included within that application to the State Engineer. Such de novo hearing shall be pursuant to Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969. Authorized diversions located within the augmentation plan areas included in the plan for augmentation, by either an uncontested approval by the State Engineer or Order of the Court, shall be part of the decreed plan for augmentation. Published: Canon CIty Daily Record May 16, 2026-2169315