Work underway to smooth out big drop in river near Basalt
Work underway in the Roaring Fork River will make for a smoother ride for boaters beginning this spring.
Drought and dry soils again will diminish Colorado’s spring runoff
Water forecasting agencies in Colorado have released their April streamflow predictions, confirming what many already knew: Drought and dry soils will diminish rivers this spring.
Emergency Colorado River rescue plan likely to include more Flaming Gorge releases, payments to...
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming may face requests for voluntary cutbacks in their use of Colorado River water next year.
Water is life. It’s also a battle. So what does the future hold for...
An explanation of California’s water development — as well as the challenges, today and tomorrow, of providing water for the state’s people, places and things.
How a high-elevation irrigation study in Kremmling could help Colorado avoid future water shortages
A group of ranchers is helping scientists learn more about what happens to pastures that receive less irrigation water.
Monitoring will make sure Aspen snowmaking doesn’t harm creeks
A monitoring program is trying to ensure that Aspen Skiing Co.’s increased water use for snowmaking won’t harm area creeks.
Farmers use the majority of Colorado’s water. Shouldn’t they bear the burden of future...
You’ve heard the news: Farmers and ranchers use roughly 80% of the water in Colorado and much of the American West.
So doesn’t it make sense that if growers and...
Harvesting water in arid lands – Water Buffs Podcast ep. 11 – Brad Lancaster
Brad Lancaster, author and expert on water harvesting, explains how to make the most of rainfall and greywater to stretch local supplies.
Public: New Colorado Water Plan needs more urgency and accountability
Coloradans want the state’s top water road map to be more equitable, but finalizing plans has been difficult.
State water task force issues anti-profiteering report; critics say it falls short
A state group examining water speculation identified eight ideas to stop water hoarding, but failed to provide legislative recommendations.