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July rainstorms bury Cheesman Canyon in 20,000 cubic yards of sediment

by Jason Blevins 11:39 AM MDT on Aug 17, 202311:50 AM MDT on Aug 17, 2023

Two rainstorms in recent weeks have funneled tons of decomposed granite into the South Fork of the South Platte above Strontia Springs Reservoir.

Posted inEnvironment

Tiny spill of water likely tainted with uranium in Cañon City confirms watchdog group’s worries about Superfund site cleanup

by Sue McMillin 3:54 AM MDT on Jul 20, 20239:24 AM MDT on Jul 20, 2023

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

Clouds reflected in water as a person rows a boat creating ripples in the wake
Posted inWater

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

Posted inWater

All that rain in May let Coloradans keep their sprinklers “off.” Here’s how much it helped.

by Michael Booth and Shannon Mullane 3:08 AM MDT on Jun 2, 20239:10 AM MDT on Jun 2, 2023

Steady, consistent rain in the pivotal spring month has plumped reservoirs and slowed the taps for Front Range users

Posted inWater

Scientists are using lasers to uncover the secrets of Colorado’s snowpack. So what does it mean for your water supply?

by Shannon Mullane 3:32 AM MDT on May 9, 20236:52 AM MDT on May 9, 2023

The technique offers highly accurate data, but creating a statewide, sustained program could be a challenge.

Posted inWater

Aurora cuts one of its lawn watering days, which should be a warning for other Colorado cities

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MST on Mar 2, 20231:58 PM MST on Mar 3, 2023

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

Posted inWater

Water conservation remains a huge concern in the West, annual Colorado College poll shows

by Joshua Perry 4:10 AM MST on Feb 16, 20233:25 PM MST on Feb 16, 2023

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

Posted inEnvironment

Northern Water secures key federal permit for dam complex around Fort Collins 

by Michael Booth 3:10 AM MST on Dec 10, 20228:12 PM MST on Dec 9, 2022

The $2 billion NISP reservoir and pipeline network is much closer to reality after the Army Corps of Engineers gives go-ahead.

Posted inEnvironment

How two big Denver suburbs are approaching the reality that they’re running out of water

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Oct 19, 20223:52 PM MDT on Oct 19, 2022

Fast-growing Castle Rock starts with a turf ban, while Arvada doubles connection fees. Water prices are now part of the affordable housing equation.

The new Painted Prairie development off Picadilly Road, just minutes from Denver International Airport.
Posted inEnvironment

Not too much water. Not too much heat. Are oasis lawns just right for Colorado’s climate? 

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Sep 22, 202210:44 AM MDT on Sep 23, 2022

A new study shows small patches of shade and green can save water while avoiding urban heat island effect that makes public question xeriscaping

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