The St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District was organized April 19, 1971 as a non-profit water conservancy district under the Water Conservancy Act of the State of Colorado (Colorado Revised Statues of 1973, Section 37.45-102 to 152, as amended).  The District is a quasi-municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Colorado with all powers thereof which include the power to levy taxes against property within the District.  The District is administered by an appointed Board of Directors.