Latest installment spurs 103-mile pipeline paralleling the river to bring safe drinking water to 50,000 southeastern residents
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Colorado River task force focuses first meeting on hopes, concerns about fast-paced process
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
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:
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“Irrefutable truths”: Colorado’s guiding principles going into Colorado River negotiations, according to its top negotiator
Becky Mitchell breaks down her list of priorities, talks transition into full-time negotiator role.
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What can Coloradans do to save water at home? Experts share tips, insight into water-saving strategies
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
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
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?
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
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
Ute tribes in Colorado fear ruling in Navajo Nation’s Colorado River case weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties