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Posted inWater

Thornton has plenty of water — it’s just in the wrong place. And that’s a very Colorado story.

by Michael Booth 3:54 AM MST on Dec 4, 20221:09 PM MST on Dec 7, 2022

As drought and unbridled population expansion stretch state water demand beyond the supply, Thornton’s plan-ahead vision is blocked at every turn.

Posted inWater

EPA approves Denver region’s $700 million plan to remove lead water pipes

by The Associated Press 7:23 AM MST on Dec 2, 20222:10 PM MST on Dec 2, 2022

Federal officials say Denver Water’s approach could be a model for other cities and is unique

A vertical garden is lit by LED grow lights
Posted inColoradans

How two brothers plan to save the world by packing a whole farm into shipping containers on a Denver used car lot

by Michael Booth 4:02 AM MST on Nov 24, 202211:54 AM MST on Dec 2, 2022

Ullr’s Garden grows tangy artisanal arugula in climate-controlled trailers just off Broadway, on 5 gallons of water a day

Posted inWater

Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much.

by Chris Outcalt 4:30 AM MST on Nov 21, 20223:39 PM MST on Nov 17, 2022

The relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention in recent years across the Colorado River Basin

A fisherwoman holds a net of salmon.
Posted inEnvironment

Where are the salmon? Kokanee numbers drastically drop in Blue Mesa, Gunnison river

by Dean Krakel 4:23 AM MST on Nov 20, 20229:24 PM MST on Nov 30, 2022

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

Posted inWater

Change urgently needed to ensure people and wildlife have access to water in the Upper Rio Grande Basin, scientists say

by Olivia Prentzel 4:01 AM MST on Nov 18, 202210:17 AM MST on Nov 18, 2022

There isn’t enough water to sustain the needs of people and wildlife while maintaining a healthy river ecosystem, according to a recent assessment

Posted inWater

Jared Polis seeks $1.9 million to revamp Colorado River crisis team

by Jerd Smith 11:05 AM MST on Nov 14, 202211:10 AM MST on Nov 14, 2022

The governor’s proposal calls for leadership change, a dozen new positions and adding $5 million to fund state water plan grants

Posted inClimate

Is cloud seeding a potential solution to Colorado’s drought?

by Michael Booth 4:15 AM MST on Nov 13, 20228:57 AM MST on Nov 16, 2022

If you don’t like Colorado’s weather, wait 5 minutes. Or shoot seeds into the clouds.

Posted inEnvironment

Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country

by Chris Outcalt 4:30 AM MST on Nov 11, 20226:15 AM MST on Nov 11, 2022

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 

by Chris Outcalt 4:30 AM MST on Nov 7, 20226:15 PM MST on Nov 6, 2022

Satellite data shows groundwater has dropped faster across the Colorado River Basin than reservoir levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead

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