As drought and unbridled population expansion stretch state water demand beyond the supply, Thornton’s plan-ahead vision is blocked at every turn.
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EPA approves Denver region’s $700 million plan to remove lead water pipes
Federal officials say Denver Water’s approach could be a model for other cities and is unique
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How two brothers plan to save the world by packing a whole farm into shipping containers on a Denver used car lot
Ullr’s Garden grows tangy artisanal arugula in climate-controlled trailers just off Broadway, on 5 gallons of water a day
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Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much.
The relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention in recent years across the Colorado River Basin
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Where are the salmon? Kokanee numbers drastically drop in Blue Mesa, Gunnison river
Even if there were several back to back winters with deep snow and Blue Mesa filled to the brim, it would still take years for the kokanee to return to pre-drought population
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Change urgently needed to ensure people and wildlife have access to water in the Upper Rio Grande Basin, scientists say
There isn’t enough water to sustain the needs of people and wildlife while maintaining a healthy river ecosystem, according to a recent assessment
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Jared Polis seeks $1.9 million to revamp Colorado River crisis team
The governor’s proposal calls for leadership change, a dozen new positions and adding $5 million to fund state water plan grants
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Is cloud seeding a potential solution to Colorado’s drought?
If you don’t like Colorado’s weather, wait 5 minutes. Or shoot seeds into the clouds.
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Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country
Colorado’s snowpack is 140% of average for this time of year — but it’s still far too early to tell what kind of snow year the state will have
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International water researcher highlights Colorado Basin’s “disappearing” groundwater
Satellite data shows groundwater has dropped faster across the Colorado River Basin than reservoir levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead