Larimer County Permitting Process for NISP Moves Forward

Efforts to secure a Larimer County land use permit, commonly called a 1041 permit, continue to advance for the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

This month, the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners is considering the permit application and taking public testimony regarding the proposed reservoir and pipeline systems. The commissioners will also consider dozens of conditions that will be placed on the permit if it is approved.

Last month, the Larimer County Planning Commission recommended approval for the permit. In a 4-2 vote, the Planning Commission confirmed the recommendation of county staff to approve development of Glade Reservoir, the management of recreation at the site and the location of the pipelines that would convey high-quality drinking water supplies to 15 municipalities and water districts.

Larimer County and Northern Water offered presentations to the commissioners on Aug. 17. Public testimony began on Aug. 24 and will continue on Aug. 31. The commissioners anticipate making a decision at a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2.