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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Updated July 10, 2017. Late last Thursday July 6th, the US Army Corps of Engineers approved Denver Water’s plans to expand Gross Reservoir, which will triple […]
When cost-cutting in Flint, Michigan raised lead contamination in public drinking water, the nation became aware that water can sometimes harbor dangerous amounts of lead. The […]