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Author Archives: Heather Sackett

Heather Sackett is the managing editor at Aspen Journalism and the editor and reporter on the Water Desk. She has also reported for The Denver Post and the Telluride Daily Planet. Heather has a master’s degree from CU’s Center for Environmental Journalism and her reporting has been recognized by the Colorado Press Association.

John Saunders rafting Yampa River
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Recreation groups ask for more inclusion in state Water Plan

by Heather Sackett October 14, 2022October 26, 2022

In the Colorado water world, recreation usually is lumped together with the environment as a “non-consumptive” use since both seek to keep water in the stream. But signatories to the letter say that grouping overlooks the importance of recreation to the economy.

BDA Trail Creek
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Stream restoration projects focused on beavers present ‘unsettled’ issue

by Heather Sackett October 7, 2022October 12, 2022

If project proponents were required to spend years in water court securing a water right and spend money on an expensive augmentation plan, in which water is released to replace depletions caused by the project, it could have a major chilling effect on projects that nearly everyone agrees are beneficial to the environment.

Aerial view of the Crystal River and streambank stabilization project area.
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Army Corps of Engineers: Marble airstrip work is noncompliant

by Heather Sackett September 30, 2022October 3, 2022

A Nationwide Permit 3 authorizes streambank restoration work covering up to 450 linear feet, but the current project “appears to extend significantly beyond what was previously authorized,” the letter reads.

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The Runoff | Where the grant money flows

by Heather Sackett September 30, 2022October 4, 2022

Here at Aspen Journalism a big part of what the Water Desk covers are meetings of governmental agencies. Before you yawn too loud, an important thing to understand is that a major responsibility of these organizations is to dole out grant money. Lots (sometimes millions) of taxpayer-funded grant money. It goes to water projects in […]

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Agencies looking into water quality on Lincoln Creek

by Heather Sackett September 26, 2022September 27, 2022

Graves said in general, the environmental concerns associated with mines involve aquatic life like fish and the bugs they eat.

Downstream view of White River dam site
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Wolf Creek reservoir project to have additional public engagement

by Heather Sackett September 20, 2022December 12, 2022

Some pointed out that the Wolf Creek project is sure to get lots of scrutiny and, perhaps, national attention, especially with the current spotlight on the declining reservoirs of the Colorado River system.

Maybell Ditch headgate in the lower left pulls water from the Yampa River for irrigation.
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Maybell project addresses problems for irrigators, boaters, fish

by Heather Sackett September 9, 2022December 12, 2022

According to Camblin, it was the federal Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program that first pushed the district to take a look at where it could manage its water better.

Water congress panel
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Vague and voluntary proposals may do little to help Colorado River

by Heather Sackett August 26, 2022September 8, 2022

Berggren said we are starting to see voluntary collaboration start to break down and that it might be time for federal intervention.

Grizzly Reservoir
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Grizzly Reservoir to be drained next summer for rehab work

by Heather Sackett August 14, 2022September 8, 2022

During next year’s rehabilitation work most of the creeks — Lost Man, New York, Brooklyn and Tabor — will be allowed to flow downstream instead of being collected by a canal system that feeds Grizzly Reservoir.

Roaring Fork River wave in Basalt, CO
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Basalt whitewater park to get next round of enhancements

by Heather Sackett August 11, 2022December 12, 2022

The other big enhancement to the area will be a 250-yard-long boardwalk that connects the Fisherman’s Park boat ramp to the whitewater park along the river right bank.

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