Fresh Water News

Colorado River drought plan advances; tribe seeks new role

by Jerd Smith | December 12, 2018

December 12, 2018

Early snowpacks nearly 90 percent ahead of last year’s drought-plagued lows

by Jerd Smith | December 5, 2018

December 5, 2018

Denver’s new green roof law has some surprising implications for water

by Jerd Smith | November 28, 2018

November 28, 2018

Study on potential cutbacks in Colorado River water due in January

by Nelson Harvey | November 19, 2018

November 19, 2018

Colorado and its fractious water users sign off on Colorado River drought plan in closely watched vote

by Jerd Smith | November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018

Top News Stories

The Colorado River flows through Colorado's Grand Valley on the West Slope.

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

November 7, 2018 by Jerd Smith

Ducks fish and play on the Overland-Grant Park reach of the South Platte River in Denver. This stretch of the river has been rechannelized to improve habitat for fish and other wildlife. Credit: Jerd Smith

Four Colorado counties seek additional cash for land, water projects

October 31, 2018 by Jerd Smith

The South Platte River.

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

October 24, 2018 by Nelson Harvey

A work station at the Idaho Springs Water Treatment Plant

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

October 17, 2018 by Jerd Smith

The Colorado River flows through Colorado's Grand Valley on the West Slope.

Historic Colorado River drought accord unveiled

October 10, 2018 by Jerd Smith

Fishing at a park in Wray, Colorado. Credit: City of Wray.

Bill to expand Republican River water district headed to lawmakers

October 3, 2018 by Larry Morandi

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