Category: Climate and Drought

Colorado program that enhances streams gets a second chance at expansion this summer

June 19, 2019 by Shay Castle

Standley Lake in Westminster. The ongoing drought, which shows no signs of easing this fall, has left Colorado's reservoirs at just 84 percent of average capacity, down from 112 percent of average last year at this time. Credit: Jerd Smith, Fresh Water News

It’s official: Colorado is drought free, but its reservoirs not so much

May 15, 2019 by Jerd Smith

As part of Denver's $1 billion redevelopment of the National Western Center, heat from the city's wastewater will be captured and used to warm the center itself when it is completed in 2025. Credit: National Western Center

Colorado cities to cool wastewater to keep streams healthier

April 17, 2019 by Jerd Smith

Angler on the Roaring Fork River upstream of Basalt in Pitkin County. West Slope voters said yes to millions in new taxes for the Colorado River District. Credit: Jerd Smith, Fresh Water News

Bill expanding Colorado’s innovative instream flow program advances

April 10, 2019 by Larry Morandi

Experts call for pre-planning, flood monitoring, community networks to combat disastrous wildfires

April 3, 2019 by Jerd Smith

An American flag flies above the Colorado State Capitol. Credit: Jerd Smith

Lawmakers cut funds, expectations for Colorado’s water, drought plan

March 27, 2019 by Jerd Smith

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