Conservation groups want recreation water right tied to natural river features
Three conservation groups in Colorado are working on a revision to a state law that would allow natural river features to get a water right.
River District looks for natural solutions to Crystal River water shortage
Officials say a solution to the water shortage on the Crystal River will probably include natural fixes before a dam and reservoir.
Traveler Special Report: Grand Canyon’s Struggling River
Glen Canyon Dam, climate change and invasive plant species are threatening the Colorado River.
Pitkin County launches project to restore ancient wetland at North Star Preserve near Aspen
A fen-restoration project aims to enhance the wetland’s ability to provide habitat, store and filter groundwater, and sequester carbon.
Crystal River Wild & Scenic advocates hope to learn from the past
Residents of Colorado's Pitkin County are reviving efforts to secure a Wild & Scenic designation on the Crystal River, but it won't be easy.
City water from wilderness
Against fierce opposition, thirsty cities near Denver plan to draw water from Colorado River headwaters in the Holy Cross Wilderness. Jerd Smith reports for The Water Desk.
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Groups try again to secure water for recreation
Some in Colorado’s recreation community are hoping proposed legislation will result in more water in streams for the benefit of boaters.
As Lake Powell drops, a thriving ecosystem is emerging
“We’re entering beaver land!” Zanna Stutz yelled joyfully.
Stepping lightly over slick, wobbly mud and splashing through ankle-deep water, she approached a small dam created by nature’s engineers.
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As 2020 kicks in, historic Colorado River Drought Plan will get its first test
This year, the first-ever Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan is set to launch, and water officials expect 2020 to bring unprecedented changes to the way the river is run, including cutbacks in water use by some states.
State water education campaign focuses on individual actions
At the meeting of the Colorado Water Congress, Gov. Jared Polis unveiled a statewide initiative to educate Coloradans on water conservation.