Drought

Selling water in a dry year may make better financial sense for Colorado farms and ranches than growing crops and feed. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this article with Fresh Water News Editor and Colorado Sun reporter Jerd Smith. Then, you can read the article at the link below.

It’s not clear yet how the money would be distributed among several states in a river basin where political fights and an impasse over how to share water long term have persisted even during historic drought.

Bullfrog Marina is one of four remaining marinas around Lake Powell. The Bullfrog North Launch Ramp is also just one of two launch ramps that remains open to public motorized vessels, according to the National Park Service, but the agency warns to “launch at your own risk.”

The previously-frozen drought mitigation funding came from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

After this warm, dry winter and spring, the trees in your yard may need a little help right now – even if they’re not showing visible signs of stress. Hear tips on how to keep your trees healthy, and what to plant if you’re thinking about adding new trees to your landscape. Advice from a tree expert with the CSU Extension.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says the person who sparked the Sedona Hills fire will not face charges.

A federal hydrologist appeared to be momentarily at a loss for words Thursday as he described how dire the latest forecast has gotten for how much water will flow through the Colorado River Basin this summer.

Despite this week’s snowstorm along the Front Range, your plants and garden are going to need extra help to overcome our very dry winter. Hear advice on native, drought-tolerant plants that will thrive even in our arid climate – and how to keep your plants healthy this summer. A conversation recorded at In The NoCo’s recent live event featuring experts from CSU Extension.

This year’s historically low snowpack means Colorado heads into summer with less water in reservoirs, and higher wildfire danger. But forecasters are hopeful that a recurring climate pattern called El Nino will help bring some badly needed rain later this year. Colorado’s state climatologist discusses how El Nino could affect the state.

Your yard may need a little help right now. Hear tips on how to keep your lawn healthy, and how to water wisely in a dry year. A conversation recorded at In The NoCo’s recent live event, featuring experts from the CSU Extension.