Two rainstorms in recent weeks have funneled tons of decomposed granite into the South Fork of the South Platte above Strontia Springs Reservoir.
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Tiny spill of water likely tainted with uranium in Cañon City confirms watchdog group’s worries about Superfund site cleanup
State health officials say Cotter Corp., which ran a uranium milling operation there for decades, will return to manage the site until cleanup is complete
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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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All that rain in May let Coloradans keep their sprinklers “off.” Here’s how much it helped.
Steady, consistent rain in the pivotal spring month has plumped reservoirs and slowed the taps for Front Range users
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Scientists are using lasers to uncover the secrets of Colorado’s snowpack. So what does it mean for your water supply?
The technique offers highly accurate data, but creating a statewide, sustained program could be a challenge.
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Aurora cuts one of its lawn watering days, which should be a warning for other Colorado cities
Two days a week instead of three, and a surcharge, for 2023 is a reminder that it’s never over until the runoff is counted
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Water conservation remains a huge concern in the West, annual Colorado College poll shows
The State of the Rockies project’s 13th annual poll found that Coloradans and other western states are still on high alert about water shortages — and willing to act
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Northern Water secures key federal permit for dam complex around Fort Collins
The $2 billion NISP reservoir and pipeline network is much closer to reality after the Army Corps of Engineers gives go-ahead.
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How two big Denver suburbs are approaching the reality that they’re running out of water
Fast-growing Castle Rock starts with a turf ban, while Arvada doubles connection fees. Water prices are now part of the affordable housing equation.
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Not too much water. Not too much heat. Are oasis lawns just right for Colorado’s climate?
A new study shows small patches of shade and green can save water while avoiding urban heat island effect that makes public question xeriscaping