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By replacing the meters, the city estimates it would save about 50 acre-feet of water per year.
The summer of 2018’s historic drought illustrated a vulnerability in Carbondale’s water supply that surprised local officials.
Researchers are trying to figure out why local populations of mountain goats are thriving while populations of another high-alpine animal — bighorn sheep — have been declining.
The rodents also create natural water storage — even in dry years — and restore wetlands.
Increased traffic on popular dirt road is throwing solution-seeking group for a loop
State agency drops requirement for volunteer workgroup participants to sign non-disclosure agreements
The two cities are seeking a permit to drill 13 test bores to study geological conditions below four alternative dam alignments on lower Homestake Creek in Eagle County.
CPW biologist Julie Mao points to two likely culprits: climate change and a boom in recreation. She said there’s real urgency to preserve the habitat that gives elk the best chance for survival.
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program will conduct an analysis of a million acres in the Roaring Fork Valley and identify the highest priority areas to protect for wildlife.
Almost all of the water exported from the Western Slope to the Front Range is done with post-compact water rights.