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Wolf Creek reservoir project secures River District grant
The Colorado River Water Conservation District approved a request to partially fund the permitting costs for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado.
Streamflows in southern half of upper Colorado River basin declining faster
New climate data shows a north/south split in streamflow declines in the Colorado River Basin.
Steamboat looks to new program to address high river temperatures
Steamboat Springs is trying to comply with state regulations and also cool down chronically high temperatures in an impaired stretch of the Yampa River.
River District report highlights Western Slope concerns with state water-savings plan
The Colorado River Water Conservation District staff plans to present its own framework for a water-savings plan at its October board meeting.
Homestake hike highlights uncertainties with proposed reservoir project
A project in the Upper Eagle River watershed proposes to send water from the Colorado River basin to the fast-growing Front Range.
Blue Mesa Reservoir releases to prop up Lake Powell impacting recreation
In an effort to prop up water levels at Lake Powell, water managers are negatively impacting recreation on Colorado’s biggest man-made lake.
Ouray County water project faces opposition from state, others
A proposed reservoir, pipeline and water exchange in western Colorado could impact fish and environmental flows.
Colorado work group fails to reach consensus in anti-speculation report
There's still no consensus about what should be done to prevent investors from profiting off of speculating on the state’s water.
How low can Ruedi Reservoir go?
Water levels could fall so low this winter that the city of Aspemay struggle to generate power, and water owners could see shortages.
Demand management discussions continue amid worsening Colorado River crisis
The crisis on the Colorado River is not waiting for the state of Colorado to develop a program to avoid water shortages.