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Pitkin County close to securing 1,000 AF of water for upper Roaring Fork

Aurora, which diverts water from both the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork headwaters, will keep its diversions from the Fryingpan River, but bypass some of its water down the Roaring Fork to bolster flows near Aspen.

Water Desk

Town of Carbondale’s Weaver Ditch focus of study on water efficiency

Besides leaving more water in the river, another goal of the project is to serve as an example for other irrigators on the Crystal River.
Fryingpan River proposal would increase winter flows, help trout populations

Water in Ruedi Reservoir owned by the Colorado River District would be released to bolster winter flows to at least 70 cfs.
Shoshone plant water rights in Glenwood Canyon eyed by Colorado River District

The district is talking with Xcel Energy about the big water right at the Shoshone hydro plant.
Court battle continues over Windy Gap firming project

With construction slated to begin early next year, a federal lawsuit from six environmental groups could stop the project from moving forward.

The Bucket

Ag producers seek to cope amid drought

"'If you can buy hay now, it's every bit of $250' a ton, she said."

Source: www.gjsentinel.com

The Colorado Sun To Launch With Former Denver Post ‘A-Team’ Stars And Tech Cash

"The debut staff includes Blevins as well as reporters John Ingold, Kevin Simpson, Tamara Chuang and Jennifer Brown; editors Ryckman and Dana Coffield and web developer Eric Lubbers — all former Post stalwarts who have signed on with the startup venture."

Source: www.cpr.org

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Aspen rafting company after 2016 fatal trip

"The lawsuit accuses Aspen Whitewater of causing wrongful death, gross negligence, violating the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and fraud."

Source: www.aspentimes.com

Pitkin County commissioners praise new Fork water deal

"Newman also suggested looking into building a Pitkin County water storage facility for the extra water, perhaps next to Grizzly Reservoir."

Source: www.aspentimes.com

Carbondale’s Weaver Ditch focus of study on water efficiency

"'Most of these ditches are pretty old, and the folks get in there and they clean them out and they do everything they can with them with the resources they have, but they were built and designed and created basically with the technology from the 19th century,' Ken Neubecker told the audience at a May 31 State of the River meeting in Carbondale."

Source: www.aspentimes.com

Amy Haas to replace retiring Don Ostler as Executive Director of the Upper Colorado River Commission

"Amy Haas, deputy director and general counsel of the Upper Colorado River Commission, will replace the retiring Don Ostler as the UCRC’s executive director July 1."

Source: www.inkstain.net

Colorado River Reservoirs Expected To Be Less Than Half Full, Headed Toward Historic Low

“'We’re in uncharted territory for the system,' says Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the water wholesaler for the greater Los Angeles area, which relies on the Colorado River for a portion of its supplies."

Source: www.kunc.org