Colorado DWR FAQs

Question 1

What is the Colorado DWR API tool?

Accepted Answer

This tool is an MCP server that provides AI models and developers with a REST API to access data from the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), including water data, rights, permits, and administrative calls.

Question 2

What specific types of water data can I retrieve?

Accepted Answer

You can access surface water station details, daily time series data (e.g., streamflow), water rights net amounts and transactions, well permit information, and active DWR administrative calls.

Question 3

Is an API key necessary to use this service?

Accepted Answer

No, an API key isn't strictly required for basic usage. However, you can optionally set a `DWR_API_KEY` environment variable if you possess one, which might offer additional benefits.

Question 4

How do AI models typically integrate with this API?

Accepted Answer

AI models can integrate via Stdio mode for local clients or HTTP/SSE mode for remote connections, allowing them to programmatically query DWR endpoints for real-time water resource information.

Question 5

Can I query any DWR API endpoint using this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, beyond specific features for stations, time series, rights, permits, and administrative calls, the tool offers a flexible 'Generic Query' option to access any DWR API endpoint.

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