Broad coalitions bring new hope for water funding
Dec 18, 2020 -
The ongoing drought and severe wildfires are the most recent reminders of the serious water challenges facing the state of Colorado. Is Farming with Reclaimed Water the Solution to a Drier Future?
Dec 17, 2020 -
In drought-prone California, several farms are demonstrating the benefits of growing food with relatively abundant post-treatment water supplies. Ski areas desperately need snow as drought intensifies in Summit County
Dec 14, 2020 -
Despite some snowfall in the past week, Colorado’s drought continues to wear on. Opinion: Colorado’s intensifying drought conditions call for urgent collaboration
Dec 13, 2020 -
Without a doubt, 2020 has been hot and dry in Colorado. The entire state and its nearly 5.8 million residents are living in drought conditions as evidenced by the... Colorado River District lays out framework for new taxpayer-funded grant program
Dec 10, 2020 -
Colorado River Water Conservation District officials have laid out a framework for how they will spend their new tax revenue with an emphasis on equity across water sectors and... Colorado activates municipal drought response for second time ever as water forecast worsens
Dec 10, 2020 -
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... Opinion: Protecting rivers is key to preparing Colorado for wildfires
Dec 09, 2020 -
Contrary to the common phrase, fire and water actually do mix – and there’s often a direct connection between the two. Colorado Project named a priority area in USDA WaterSMART Initiative
Dec 07, 2020 -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has selected 31 priority areas to receive $13 million in Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding as part of the WaterSMART... River district detailing review process for applications for new tax funding
Dec 04, 2020 -
The Colorado River District board in January expects to finalize a framework for considering applications for shares of the $4.2 million in annual funds it will be able to... Ongoing drought starts to take toll on Aspen area
Dec 04, 2020 -
The drought that kept its grip on Pitkin County and most of Colorado all summer is now reaching into early winter. The Rancher Trying to Solve the West’s Water Crisis
Dec 04, 2020 -
The power politics of the Colorado River have long pitted families like Paul Bruchez’s against big cities. Under pressure from climate change, they might be finding a path out. Colorado wildfires are impacting our water; here’s what we can do
Dec 03, 2020 -
One year ago, exactly zero parts of Colorado were officially designated as being abnormally dry or in drought. What a difference a year makes.... Water officials working on draft of demand management concept
Nov 30, 2020 -
State water officials are hoping early next year to roll out a draft demand management proposal to help in evaluating the concept as a possible response to managing Colorado... Vail Resorts’ cancellation of cloud seeding this winter could mean less water in streams
Nov 27, 2020 -
Due to budget shortfalls, Vail Resorts has pulled this winter’s funding for its cloud seeding program — the longest-running in the state at 44 years — potentially reducing the... Opinion: A toast to Coloradans’ willingness to unite on water needs
Nov 23, 2020 -
It may be time to amend the old adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” On three different ballot questions in the 2019 and 2020 elections, Colorado...