Water quality issues, trout in golf course ponds, and birds in Audubon sanctuary among issues raised by the state in response to city’s application.
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Some Colorado River District constituents challenge hiring of Zane Kessler
County commissioners from Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Hinsdale counties challenge a recent hire by the river district.
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Colorado River ‘personhood’ case pulled by proponents
The attorney for members of Deep Green Resistance and other plaintiffs files a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, a judge grants an order to do so, and the case in federal court is terminated.
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State files again to dismiss Colorado River ‘personhood’ lawsuit, threatens to sanction lawyer
The state of Colorado files its second motion to dismiss, saying the lawsuit is about rhetoric, not law.
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Supporters seeking rights for Colorado River meet in Denver, amend complaint
Proponents of ‘personhood’ for the river rally, the lawsuit is amended, and the state is expected to again move to dismiss.
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State gives Aspen officials until Dec. 29 to answer dam questions
Can the city get a permit? Can it build the dams in reasonable time? Does it have a specific building plan? And does it need the stored water?
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City of Aspen directs staff to develop reservoirs in Woody Creek
The city of Aspen is buying land for potential reservoirs ranging from 1,000 acre-feet to 8,000 acre-feet.
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Colorado moves to dismiss complaint seeking ‘person’ status for Colorado River ecosystem
The state of Colorado says the Colorado River ecosystem cannot represent itself in court.
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Rising Colorado water leaders meet with Colorado River District board
State and regional leaders brief the 15-member Western Slope water board
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Eagle River management plan to take shape after community input
River management plans are emerging for the Eagle, Colorado, and Roaring Fork rivers.