Connecting The Drops: The Value of Local Rivers and Waterways
The management of water in the American West has historically lacked any consideration for the rivers themselves. This means that water was only considered of value when it was taken ...
The management of water in the American West has historically lacked any consideration for the rivers themselves. This means that water was only considered of value when it was taken ...
Colorado’s water law is almost as old as the state itself, and since its inception, it has centered on the idea that water is most valuable when it’s put ...
Wildfires are a reality for those living in the American West…but the impact on the landscape lingers long after the smoke is gone. With an estimated two-thirds of U.S. municipalities ...
2018 year marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and it seems Colorado may be getting close to protecting a second river under the federal ...
It’s one of the most often quoted parts of Colorado water law, and in some ways, the most misunderstood. Use it or lose it. That means water rights holders who ...
The bulk of the water supply for the western US comes in the form of snow. That’s approximately 70% of the water we use originating in snow pack high up ...
With Colorado’s population expected to almost double to 10 million by 2050, water managers are grappling with how to quench the thirst of this exploding urban population. Many people have ...
Aquatic Nuisance Species can wreak havoc on ecosystems, outdoor recreation, hydroelectric power equipment and the economy so when dreaded mussel larvae were discovered at Green Mountain Reservoir in August state ...
Colorado’s growing population is putting pressure on water providers to come up with more and more of this precious resource. Conservation efforts have been increasing but utilities are also paying ...
What would it mean for your water use if you knew exactly how much water you were using in your home…and exactly how much it was costing you? Would it ...