Press Release: 25% of Colorado Streams, Rivers, and Wetlands Lose Critical Clean Water Act Protections During Earth Week
Apr 22, 2021 -
DENVER, CO On Friday — the day after Earth Day — a quarter or more of Colorado’s streams, rivers, and wetlands will lose critical protections as the... 
This Earth Day, Rising to Meet the Challenges Facing Our Rivers
Apr 21, 2021 -
Earth Day falls at a precarious time of year for Coloradans and our rivers. As spring arrives, many of us are returning to our favorite hiking trails,... New Colorado Water Wins campaign links bets, taxes and the common good
Mar 30, 2021 -
A new campaign called Colorado Water Wins is uncorking public awareness of where the proceeds of sports betting flow. Storage and new water sources to be proposed in Aspen water plan
Mar 20, 2021 -
A consultant working for the city of Aspen is presenting both new sources and storage as part of its water future. 
Celebrating Colorado’s Rivers on World Water Day
Mar 19, 2021 -
Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, a trickle begins. Humble, quiet, fragile, this small trickle winds and grows — fed by snowpack — into the mighty Colorado River that... Colorado’s major snowstorm only made a dent in the drought. These maps and graphs explain what’s going on.
Mar 19, 2021 -
Despite what multiple feet of snow on the ground might suggest to many Coloradans, the state’s long-term drought remains persistent. And water forecasters are worried that even if the state receives decent spring moisture, Colorado and the greater American Southwest will need lots more to emerge from this drought. Hydrologist: Next 30 days ‘critical’ for Summit County’s snowpack
Mar 18, 2021 -
Following last weekend’s major snowstorm, Colorado’s snowpack has improved, but it still lags behind the 30-year median. All That Snow Should Help With Colorado’s Drought, But It’s Still Not Enough For Some Parts Of The State
Mar 15, 2021 -
As Colorado digs out from the recent blizzard, each heavy shovel full of snow proves the storm brought plenty of moisture. But is it enough to free the state from its drought conditions? Glenwood Springs planners propose water and sewer rate increases averaging 36.8% per user
Mar 13, 2021 -
Glenwood Springs city officials are proposing to raise water rates an average of 36.8% per user on July 1, then a 5% increase per year for the next nine years. Yampa River Fund announces increase in funding ahead of grant application deadline
Mar 12, 2021 -
The Yampa River Fund is a community-based collaborative dedicated to identifying and funding activities that protect the water supply, aquatic habitat, and multi-beneficial opportunities provided by the Yampa River. Press Release: Water for Colorado Coalition Applauds Legislature, Governor’s Inclusion of Water Priorities in Stimulus Funding
Mar 11, 2021 -
The Water for Colorado coalition today lauded Governor Jared Polis’ and the Legislature’s inclusion of up to $50 million in Colorado’s stimulus package for water-specific projects, including watershed restoration, drought recovery and management, and additional support for projects outlined in the state’s water plan. Multiyear drought builds in western US with little relief in sight
Mar 08, 2021 -
While much has been written this year about atmospheric rivers, avalanche warnings and even flash flooding, the western half of the United States is experiencing a crushing drought. Colorado River study predicts even bigger water cuts. That’s not why it’s so intriguing
Mar 07, 2021 -
A new Colorado River study predicts we may need to make even deeper cuts to keep our reservoirs from tanking over the long haul.
But the dire conclusions within the study aren’t what make it so intriguing. In rapidly warming and drying Colorado River Basin, the negotiating table is being set
Mar 05, 2021 -
Anyone who has hosted a good dinner party knows that the guest list, table setting and topic of conversation play a big role in determining whether the night is a hit or the guests leave angry and unsatisfied.