If these aquatic invasive species become established, it could be disastrous for the region’s farms, vineyards, orchards and Colorado’s famous Palisade peaches.
Category: Water
Our water desk, staffed by Heather Sackett, produces the most authoritative reporting available on Roaring Fork and upper Colorado river basin water policy and politics.
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Lincoln Creek sediment release had high levels of aluminum, iron
Local officials, residents and environmental groups have long been concerned about water quality on Lincoln Creek and the July 16 release came at a time of increased scrutiny.
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Upper Basin states propose MOU with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
There is urgency to figure out how the Upper Basin states can track, measure and get credit for conserved water because there will soon be more opportunities for water conservation programs.
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Army Corps investigating Grizzly Reservoir releases that discolored river
Water quality in Lincoln Creek has long been a concern because of high concentrations of metals, which may be increasing.
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Ranchers and city share water with the environment
The environment does not have equal standing to other uses under Colorado’s current water law, and relentless demand and climate change continue to rob rivers of their flows, ensuring a drier future.
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Colorado River officials propose tracking conserved water
Upper basin officials are still reluctant to say that Wednesday’s motion is a move toward a long-term conservation program for the upper basin.
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Grizzly Reservoir work will result in more water flowing west
The Twin Lakes exchange was meant to lessen the impacts of another big transmountain diversion project in the headwaters of the Roaring Fork: the Twin Lakes system.
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Group to focus on water for the environment
Still, river flows can be a proxy for ecosystem health, and some say target recommendations are essential.
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Reservoir releases will boost peak Colorado River flows this weekend
Releasing the water out of reservoirs this week adds to this natural snowmelt peak and creates a cold flushing flow that clears out excess sediment built up on the cobbles favored by spawning fish.
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Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds
Of all the challenges in setting up a program such as this — funding, pricing, calculating water saved, getting the word out — the biggest may be the attitudes of water users themselves, some of whom have a deep-seated mistrust of the federal government.