San Luis Valley ranchers see dividends in water for fish. Are they on to...
A farmer and environmentalist formed an unlikely partnership to improve fish habitat in the San Luis Valley.
Despite pandemic, Denver Water’s lead reduction program shows promising early results
One year after it launched one of the largest lead treatment programs in the United States, Denver Water is slightly ahead of schedule.
Coke, Coors Seltzer, water trust announce Colorado River initiative
A coalition of high-profile businesses have signed up to add additional water for fish, farmers and hydropower generation to a key segment of the drought-stressed Colorado River.
Decision looms on Holy Cross reservoir exploration permit
The U.S. Forest Service said it is just weeks away from deciding whether a high-profile request to explore the geological feasibility of a new reservoir site in Colorado’s Eagle County should be granted.
Colorado activates municipal drought response plan as 2021 water forecast darkens
The State of Colorado has activated the municipal portion of its emergency drought plan for only the second time in history as several cities say they need to prepare for what is almost certainly going to be a dangerously dry 2021.
Colorado mitigation “bank” to offset wetland damage, meet Clean Water Act rules
A developer who disrupts wetlands or streams can offset that impact by buying credits generated from floodplain and ecosystem restoration.
Anti-speculation working group digs in, as concern over profiteering continues
An 18-member work group charged with exploring ways to strengthen Colorado’s anti-speculation water laws is getting down to business.
As pandemic hammers its finances, Vail pulls out of state cloud seeding program
Vail Resorts Inc., one of the largest financial contributors to Colorado’s cloud seeding program, has dropped out this year, leaving a major hole in the program’s budget.
Colorado eyes foreclosure against troubled Pueblo water company with $1.4 million in delinquencies
An Arkansas Valley watercompany has left the State of Colorado on the hook for nearly $1.4 million and may face a rare foreclosure proceeding by the Colorado Water Conservation Board as a result.
Millions in new taxes approved for West Slope, Front Range water districts
Water won big in Colorado on Election Day as voters in two multi-county districts approved property tax increases to fund water projects and programs.