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Posted inWater

Colorado lands another $100 million in federal funding for Arkansas Valley Conduit 

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Aug 2, 20237:53 PM MDT on Aug 1, 2023

Latest installment spurs 103-mile pipeline paralleling the river to bring safe drinking water to 50,000 southeastern residents

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Posted inWater

Colorado River task force focuses first meeting on hopes, concerns about fast-paced process

by Shannon Mullane 4:02 AM MDT on Aug 1, 202310:54 AM MDT on Aug 1, 2023

Members from around Colorado met to discuss how the task force can fulfill its job: providing a unified recommendation for state legislators by December.

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Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses water conservation, tips

by The Colorado Sun 9:52 AM MDT on Jul 28, 20239:52 AM MDT on Jul 28, 2023

Colorado Sun’s water reporter Shannon Mullane, discussed ways Coloradans can and can’t conserve water in the Colorado River Basin. The panel discussed tips residents can begin to do in their homes, to conserve water. Speakers included:

Posted inWater

“Irrefutable truths”: Colorado’s guiding principles going into Colorado River negotiations, according to its top negotiator

by Shannon Mullane 4:02 AM MDT on Jul 25, 20238:17 AM MDT on Jul 25, 2023

Becky Mitchell breaks down her list of priorities, talks transition into full-time negotiator role.

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Posted inWater

What can Coloradans do to save water at home? Experts share tips, insight into water-saving strategies

by Shannon Mullane 4:02 AM MDT on Jul 18, 202310:21 AM MDT on Jul 18, 2023

From shorter showers to new faucets, Colorado experts break down the role of at-home water use in the Colorado River’s limited supply.

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Colorado sees major drop in water use as historic rains continued in June

by Michael Booth and Shannon Mullane 3:08 AM MDT on Jul 14, 202310:18 AM MDT on Jul 14, 2023

Despite the good news, last month still set a global record for the warmest June in 174 years of data collection

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How to remove PFAS “forever chemicals” from your Colorado tap water without breaking the bank

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Jul 13, 202310:58 AM MDT on Jul 13, 2023

A national watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets

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Colorado is drought-free for the first time since 2019. Will it last?

by Shannon Mullane 4:01 AM MDT on Jul 7, 20238:17 AM MDT on Jul 7, 2023

Over the past 22 years, the state has only seen short breaks from drought often followed by longer, more severe drought conditions.

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Colorado warns Suncor it could face fines, other action after repeated benzene leaks into Sand Creek

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Jul 7, 20233:19 PM MDT on Aug 1, 2023

Toxic benzene exceeded permit limits by up to 160% in water discharge, after refinery incidents

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Colorado tribes fear the effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Navajo Nation in water rights case 

by Elliott Wenzler 4:05 AM MDT on Jul 3, 20235:41 PM MDT on Jun 30, 2023

Ute tribes in Colorado fear ruling in Navajo Nation’s Colorado River case weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

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