Category: Major River Basins

A Conversation with Tim Pautler on Groundwater, Compact Compliance, and the Republican River Water Conservation District Part I

June 18, 2020 by Caitlin Coleman

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer heads out on patrol at Chatfield Reservoir. A $171 million redesign at the popular lake is now complete, providing more water storage for Front Range cities and farmers. Last week the Colorado Water Conservation Board approved a settlement that will pave the way for an environmental water plan to help offset the impacts of the new storage. Credit: Jerd Smith

Chatfield Reservoir’s $171M redo complete, with new storage for Front Range cities, farmers

June 10, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Rafters and surfers enjoy riding a wave on the Gunnison River near Gunnison, Colorado on May 17,2020. The Gunnison is flowing at about 80% of it's normal volume for this time of year. Overall, Colorado's snowpack is melting faster than usual. Along with lower river flows the presence of COVID-19 is creating challenges for commercial river running companies as well as private boaters. (Dean Krakel/Special to Fresh Water News)

Rafting season ready to launch, but COVID-19 worries running high

May 20, 2020 by Dean Krakel

Colorado water regulators are asking lawmakers to allow them to assume oversight of streams once protected by the Clean Water Act. Credit: Jeff Rice, Sterling Journal-Advocate

Parker races past Front Range, stakes major new claim on South Platte River

May 13, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Snow on Vail Pass. Credit: Creative Commons

Critical April snowpack above average, but potential for dry spring causes concern

April 8, 2020 by Jerd Smith

The South Platte River near Evans. A new study indicates that a proposal to create a regional water system on the South Platte River is feasible. Credit: Jerd Smith

Study: $3.2B-plus collaborative water system on South Platte River could work, may signal new era of cooperation

April 1, 2020 by Jerd Smith

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