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Category: The Roundup

Recent editions of our award-winning weekly newsletter showcasing Aspen Journalism’s original stories, insights from our newsroom and a selection of what we’re reading this week.
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Confluence of Colorado River and Little Colorado Rivers - Bird's Eye View
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The Roundup | Add invasive fish to problems associated with Lake Powell

by Curtis Wackerle June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

As Powell drops, invasive fish will enter lower Colorado River Basin, threatening progress.

Open Ditch in Starwood
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The Roundup | Pipe the ditch, save the water

by Curtis Wackerle June 1, 2022June 2, 2022

All that’s fresh from our water and data desks, plus a summer event announcement with Thomas L. Friedman

Crystal at Marble wetlands
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The Roundup | The ups and downs of river flows 

by Curtis Wackerle May 24, 2022May 25, 2022

Did Colorado rivers just peak? Streamflows down after cooler temperatures, snowpack below average; winter occupancy and Lake Powell levels on the rise.

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The Roundup | Laying the groundwork

by Curtis Wackerle May 18, 2022May 20, 2022

You never want to say that a particular article is the culmination of a years-long reporting effort. There is always more to the story, and in this case, local environmental groups are not pleased with the outcome, so eyes peeled for a follow up. But Water Desk Editor Heather Sackett’s scoop, published Saturday in collaboration […]

Boaters on the Yampa River
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The Roundup | How stream management mandates are playing out

by Curtis Wackerle May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

From the Water Desk, an in-depth look at how the mandate coming out of the 2015 Colorado Water Plan to give greater weight to the ecological and recreational needs of a river is playing out. Tracking the Curve has Pitkin County’s new COVID-19 case incidence rate falling, while the Data Dashboard notes the Crystal River streamflow has tripled over the last week.

Proposed parking area in Marble, CO
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The Roundup | Slow moving over rocky terrain

by Curtis Wackerle May 4, 2022May 10, 2022

Analysis on the Lead King Loop stakeholder process and potential outcomes. Plus rising water levels recorded at Lake Powell, local COVID-19 updates and the Bucket.

Pitkin County landfill
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The Roundup | Composting for landfill sustainability

by Curtis Wackerle April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

Composting for landfill sustainability, spring runoff forecast for Upper Colorado River basin, data dashboard, tracking the curve, and more.

2022 Society of Professional Journalists Awards Recipient
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The Roundup | Aspen Journalism wins nine awards from the Society of Professional Journalists

by Curtis Wackerle April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Judges of the Society of Professional Journalists contest for news organizations from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming recognized exceptional journalism from all corners of our newsroom. Work from our water, environment, data and social justice desks received awards.

Glenwood RICD filing map
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The Roundup | Recreation and an uneven playing field

by Curtis Wackerle April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Glenwood Springs secures recreational water right to build three proposed boating parks on Colorado River; plus streamflow data, and COVID-19 updates in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Ruedi Reservoir on the Fryingpan River
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The Roundup | Ruedi water managers awaiting ‘April hole’

by Heather Sackett March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Will spring runoff be enough to fill a depleted Ruedi Reservoir?

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