Fresh Water News

As vote looms on controversial Colorado River drought plan, worries abound

by Jerd Smith | November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018

Four Colorado counties seek additional cash for land, water projects

by Jerd Smith | October 31, 2018

October 31, 2018

New grants propel an ambitious reuse plan for the South Platte River

by Nelson Harvey | October 24, 2018

October 24, 2018

Dozens of public water systems on state watch list for lead contamination

by Jerd Smith | October 17, 2018

October 17, 2018

Historic Colorado River drought accord unveiled

by Jerd Smith | October 10, 2018

October 10, 2018

Top News Stories

A center pivot irrigates a field in the San Luis Valley. Credit: Jerd Smith

Drought slams $15M voluntary conservation effort in Colorado potato country

September 26, 2018 by Jerd Smith

As the Fountain Valley emerges from a water crisis, the big question is what comes next?

September 19, 2018 by Jerd Smith

Photos shows Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison in 2017, when the giant storage pond was nearly full. Credit: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Colorado’s stressed reservoirs hit new lows, state extends drought response

September 12, 2018 by Jerd Smith

Cutting cannabis buds used in medical marijuana. New growers in Pueblo County finding water rules a challenge.

Pueblo County pot growers face steep learning curve on water rules

September 5, 2018 by Joshua Chetwynd

GRAND LAKE, CO, AUGUST 27: A woman paddles on Shadow Mountain Reservoir near Grand Lake on Aug. 27, 2018. (Photo by Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Upper Colorado River restoration project entangled in bitter lawsuit

August 29, 2018 by Jerd Smith

Afterburn: Ag, water, environmental power brokers in early talks to form nonpartisan forest/water advocacy group

August 22, 2018 by Jerd Smith

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