Environment
Beavers work hard for river ecosystems
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The rodents also create natural water storage — even in dry years — and restore wetlands.
Water and Rivers
CWCB changes course, will open most demand management meetings to public
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State agency drops requirement for volunteer workgroup participants to sign non-disclosure agreements
Water and Rivers
Aurora, Colo. Springs seek to drill on lower Homestake Creek dam sites
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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.
Water and Rivers
Dividing the waters: How a compact call might unfold on Western Slope
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Almost all of the water exported from the Western Slope to the Front Range is done with post-compact water rights.
Waves in Basalt whitewater park still gnarly
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Four rafts flipped on June 19 in the upper wave of the Basalt whitewater park. Some were surfed.
Water and Rivers
Reservoir releases for endangered fish in Colorado River coming after peak flows
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Reservoir managers take care to sustain high flows, not boost this weekend’s expected peak.
Water and Rivers
Possibility of City of Aspen dams on Castle and Maroon creeks eliminated
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With a final decree entered in Maroon Creek case, Aspen maintains its water rights, but is committed to moving them.
Water and Rivers
CWCB names water mavens to demand management workgroups
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74 water managers, attorneys and experts named to eight workgroups, which will meet in closed-door settings.
Ruedi Reservoir expected to fill, and maybe spill
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Controlled releases are increasing, and a big thick snowpack above the reservoir could lead to water flowing down an open spillway.
Colorado taking demand-management workgroups behind closed doors
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As demand management heats up, it’s heading behind closed doors for candid discussions, at least for awhile.