Zigan Sand & Gravel, Inc. v. Cache La Poudre Water Users Ass'n

LOHR, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the District Court for Water Division No. 1 denying the application of Zigan Sand and Gravel, Inc. (Zigan) for approval of a plan for augmentation. Zigan proposed to mine sand and gravel from its land near the South Platte River in Adams County. The operation would result in two open pits that would extend below the water table and intercept ground water. The ponds so created would continue in existence after completion of mining and would have a total surface area of approximately 69 acres. The court disapproved the plan for augmentation…