Can the Ancient Humpback Chub Hang On in Today’s Grand Canyon?
It has survived invasive predators, too-cold water, poisoning, electro-shocks, and a ginormous dam. Still, the chub persists.
Aurora, Colo. Springs seek to drill on lower Homestake Creek dam sites
The cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs are increasing their efforts to develop a reservoir on lower Homestake Creek in the Eagle River Basin.
As pressure to regulate Yampa River continues, locals raise cash to aid compliance effort
Nearly one year after the state ordered Yampa River water users to begin measuring their diversions from the iconic river, local community groups have raised more than $200,000 to help cash-strapped ranchers and others install the devices needed to comply with the law.
Cutting back on irrigation
In a pilot project in Colorado, farmers are reducing irrigation on their hay fields and monitoring the results, to learn if they can send more water down the Colorado...
Water confab: Colorado politicos call for more water storage, smart growth
Politicians and water officials gathered to discuss Colorado's water issues and creating more reservoir storage.
Opinions differ on timeline as Crystal River Wild & Scenic efforts move ahead
Urgency to designate the Crystal River in Colorado as Wild & Scenic varies among the river's advocates.
Photos: Flaming Gorge Reservoir, June 2021
This page features photos of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, which impounds the Green River in Wyoming and Utah. The Green River is the most significant tributary of the Colorado River.
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White River call ‘significant’ for water users
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District placed a call for its water rights, which could potentially alter the system for other water users.
Forget Western water war: local managers choose partnership
Collaboration keeps water flowing
Denver developer, former governor make $118M play for San Luis Valley water
A well-connected metro Denver water developer is proposing to export millions of gallons of water from the San Luis Valley to Douglas County.












