Gross Dam injunction heads back to court after talks stall
admin With negotiations failed so far, the dispute over an injunction against filling Denver Water's Gross Reservoir is headed to appeals…
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Trump administration releases $40 million for historic Colorado River water rights purchase
In a win for western Colorado, the Trump administration released $40 million for the purchase of powerful Colorado River water…
A flash drought in southeastern Colorado primed plains for the Sharpe fire
A flash drought in April left the southeastern Colorado plains dry and primed for fire. Then dry lightning hit, and…
Revegetation bill will shape how Colorado cities buy-and-dry farm water
Colorado lawmakers pass a bill requiring cities buying up rural farm water to revegetate and reclaim the dried-up land.
Feds release $47 million for Colorado water projects after long delay
The Trump administration announced a partial release of long-awaited funding to fight the Colorado River Basin’s prolonged drought.
Climate change starts a new clock on Colorado’s river runoff, study says
A Colorado School of Mines study adds "when" to the perennial water questions of "how much" and "where" water is…
Colorado’s Drought Task Force ramps up response to record-breaking conditions
Officials are working to identify local drought impacts and vulnerabilities as the group kicks into gear for the first time…
Colorado’s Drought Task Force ramps up response to record-breaking conditions
Officials are working to identify local drought impacts and vulnerabilities as the group kicks into gear for the first time…
Colorado’s Drought Task Force ramps up response to record-breaking conditions
Officials are working to identify local drought impacts and vulnerabilities as the group kicks into gear for the first time…
Lake Powell forecast to receive 13% of its usual flows, new report shows
Lake Powell helps pace the flow of water to millions of people. It currently holds 23% of its capacity, and…