Water Desk
Weak 2020 water year comes to a close
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While policy across Colorado is still catching up to the dry conditions today, models for the upcoming year indicate that the state may need to brace for another poor water year in 2021.
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Ballot measure 7A draws wide support for Colorado River Water Conservation District
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But as western Colorado continues its shift to an outdoor-recreation and tourism-based economy, supporters of 7A agree with Mueller that the River District’s focus is shifting with it.
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Aspen water users meet Stage 2 cutback goals, cutting use by 20% since Sept. 1
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Comparing consumption with non-drought year shows less-dramatic reduction.
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Even in a pandemic, drought drives water use along the Front Range
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Water utilities report higher than average consumption.
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White River dam and reservoir project headed for water court trial
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But even after Rio Blanco reduced the amount of water it’s asking for by more than 23,000 acre-feet, a report from Colorado’s top water engineers indicates the district still largely has a project in search of a need.
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Pitkin County groups concerned about marble quarry’s impacts on waterways
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“Residents of the valley are concerned that future negligent or illegal actions taken by this company may put both Yule Creek and the Crystal River at additional risk,” the letter reads.
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Reservoir-release pilot project in Colorado begins this week to test possible compact call
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But even with shepherding, it’s unlikely the entire 1,800 acre-feet will make it to the state line because of this year’s dry conditions.
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Pitkin County’s opposition to tax follows pattern of ‘misalignment’ with River District
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Ely, the Pitkin County representative on the River District board, was the lone “no” vote against the ballot measure in July, saying that the district’s fiscal implementation plan — where it outlines how the tax money could be allocated — is not directly tied to the ballot language, so there’s no commitment on how exactly the money will be spent.
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Water released from Elkhead Reservoir lifts call on Yampa River
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“We hope these actions help alleviate the depth and severity of ranchers being curtailed and allow some of them to turn their pumps back on to grow more forage before winter,” says a Colorado River District official.
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Pitkin County launches project to restore ancient wetland at North Star Preserve near Aspen
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Plug will keep standing water in fen, supporting wildlife habitat, groundwater and carbon sequestration
