AGNC Cumulative Effects Study

The socioeconomic conditions of northwest Colorado are unique: unlike the rest of the U.S., the housing market is experiencing a strong upward surge and workers at all levels are in high demand. Energy development activities are clearly a driving force behind the growth experienced in the region, but the economy is diverse and complex. With assistance from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) have undertaken a study of the socioeconomic conditions of the region, including member counties, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Garfield and Mesa, as well as Delta. The study is being conducted by BBC Research & Consulting, of Denver, under the direction of a Task Force that is composed of representatives of each of the counties that comprise AGNC as well as Rangely, Rifle, Meeker, Grand Junction, and the state Departments of Local Affairs, Public Health and Environment, and Natural Resources.
 

Steps in the process

  • Analysis and documentation of existing economic and demographic conditions
  • Definition of conventional natural resource development scenario(s)
  • Refinement of baseline population and economic projections
  • Definition of oil shale and tar sands development scenarios
  • Analysis of regional economic and demographic impacts of the energy-related development scenario(s)
  • Examination of growth location, community capacities, development limitations and land conversion
  • Identification of the fiscal implications of growth and energy-related development
  • Model completion, documentation and training
     

Timeline

BBC plans to submit a draft report for review by the Task Force in early 2008 followed by public meetings and a public comment period. A final report is expected by April 2008.
 

Meeting Schedule

All meetings from 10am-12pm in the GARCO Human Services conference room.

August 23, 2007
September 13, 2007
October 11, 2007
November 8, 2007
December 13, 2007
January 10, 2008
February 14, 2008
 

Documents

BBC PowerPoint Presentation
Primer on Socioeconomic Analysis
 

Contact Information

Task Force and BBC Research Team
 

Participating Agencies

Moffat County
Rio Blanco County
Routt County
Garfield County
Mesa County
Delta County
City of Rangely
City of Rifle
City of Meeker
City of Grand Junction
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Natural Resources