Category: Climate and Drought

A powerful sprinkler capable of pumping more than 2,500 gallons of water per minute, irrigates a farm field in the San Luis Valley June 6, 2019. Credit: Jerd Smith

Denver developer, former governor make $118M play for San Luis Valley water

June 26, 2019 by Jerd Smith

Colorado program that enhances streams gets a second chance at expansion this summer

June 19, 2019 by Shay Castle

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

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

Angler on the Roaring Fork River upstream of Basalt in Pitkin County. The county is one of just two statewide that now allows use of graywater in homes and businesses. Credit: Jerd Smith

Bill expanding Colorado’s innovative instream flow program advances

April 10, 2019 by Larry Morandi

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

April 3, 2019 by Jerd Smith

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