Author: Jerd Smith

Standley Lake in Westminster. May 14, 2019. As Colorado emerges from drought this year, its reservoirs are struggling to refill. Credit: Jerd Smith

It’s official: Colorado is drought free, but its reservoirs not so much

May 15, 2019 by Jerd Smith

New homes going up in north west Arvada. The city has said it won't allocate more for water new homes in this area because it wants to save its remaining water supplies for commercial development. May 1, 2019 Credit: Jerd Smith

Front Range housing boom sends water prices soaring

May 1, 2019 by Jerd Smith

Many of Colorado's rivers and streams are intermittent and ephemeral, making their classification under the Clean Water Act difficult. Credit: Jerd Smith

Colorado executes about-face on Clean Water Act, but not everyone agrees

April 24, 2019 by Jerd Smith

As part of Denver's $1 billion redevelopment of the National Western Center, heat from the city's wastewater will be captured and used to warm the center itself when it is completed in 2025. Credit: National Western Center

Colorado cities to cool wastewater to keep streams healthier

April 17, 2019 by Jerd Smith

Experts call for pre-planning, flood monitoring, community networks to combat disastrous wildfires

April 3, 2019 by Jerd Smith

An American flag flies above the Colorado State Capitol. Credit: Jerd Smith

Lawmakers cut funds, expectations for Colorado’s water, drought plan

March 27, 2019 by Jerd Smith

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