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The Roundup | Farm operator, not just landowner, may apply for water conservation program

Curtis Wackerle by Curtis Wackerle February 24, 2023February 24, 2023
The Roundup: A weekly roundup of Aspen Journalism's original stories
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Water managers set criteria for conservation program participation

Grand Valley Water Users propose payment for land, not water

By Heather Sackett | February 22, 2023

The Grand Valley Water Users Association (GVWUA) is rejecting the concept of paying farmers based on an amount of unused water, even as the association’s board voted to participate in the rebooted program.

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Tracking the Curve

Eagle County has reported 33 new COVID-19 cases since last week. Garfield County has added 21 cases, while Pitkin County has recorded nine cases since Feb. 15.

By Laurine Lassalle | February 23, 2023

Eagle County has reported 33 new COVID-19 cases since last week. Garfield County has added 21 cases, while Pitkin County has recorded nine cases since Feb. 15.

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Data dashboard: Lake Powell sets new record low

Snowpack remains well above average but is down to 117%

By Laurine Lassalle | February 22, 2023

• Snowpack in the Roaring Fork basin reached 117% of average for Feb. 19 or 124% of median with 14.8 inches of snow-water equivalent.
• Low air temperatures dropped as low as -12 on Feb. 16, or about 21 degrees below normal.
• Lake Powell’s elevation was 3.3 feet below the target elevation of 3,525 on Feb. 19.

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Curtis Wackerle

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Curtis Wackerle is the editor and executive director of Aspen Journalism and the editor and reporter on the Connie Harvey Environment Desk. Curtis has also served as editor, managing editor, and reporter... More by Curtis Wackerle

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