Water managers say flooding on the Fryingpan begins to be a concern around 800 cfs; River District officials say water managers will aim to keep the river below 700 cfs.
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With fields already fallow, Uncompahgre Valley growers adapt to a drier future
Pope brings up an inherent contradiction about Upper Basin conservation: How can agricultural water users cut back when they already don’t have enough in drought years like this?
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Colorado water officials announce creation of state-run conservation program
But details were scant on exactly how much water Colorado will contribute to the program and how the saved water would be used.
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Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task
Roberts’ line of questioning seemed prompted by recent projections that show river flows dipping below a threshold that could trigger litigation.