Colorado water management

Watering Rules Have You Confused? Colorado Launches New Website To Help

Erin OToole — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:15:00 +0000

Colorado's largest water utility on Wednesday declared a Stage 2 drought, saying March snowfall was not enough to improve the current conditions.

As Drought Lingers, Colorado Tries to Prevent Economic Dryout

Erin OToole and Jeff Nuttall — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:01:00 +0000

Some Northern Colorado cities are considering watering restrictions as they contend with the lingering drought -- and its effect on the region's economy.

Meeting Raises Questions, Searches for Answers Along the South Platte

Grace Hood — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:54:51 +0000

The future of the South Platte River was the topic of discussion at a Longmont meeting today. The Colorado State Legislature commissioned a study to understand water distribution problems in the basin.

Community Invited to Discuss Water Rights on South Platte River

Grace Hood — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:27:45 +0000

In a series of community meetings, the Colorado Water Institute and Colorado State University will dig into the controversial topic of well access along the South Platte River.

Disaster Bill Could Include State Watershed Restoration Funds

Nathan Heffel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:08:06 +0000

A $60.4 billion disaster appropriations bill for Hurricane Sandy relief and rebuilding now includes $125 million for restoration efforts at Colorado watersheds damaged by this summer’s wildfires.