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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PitCo commissioners voice initial approval for another water buy
Members of the county’s Healthy Rivers board, which advises the BOCC, are concerned that the water will have a small impact on river health but a big impact on the program’s budget.
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Colorado River experts say agriculture must make permanent cuts to water use
Some in the academic community are advocating for the federal government to either set up a voluntary program to buy and retire lands that use a lot of water or pay landowners who agree to permanent restrictions on water use.
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Aspen enacts Stage 3 water shortage
The move also comes with a water rate increase for those who use the most water: Customers in Tier III will see a 50% rate increase and Tier IV will see their rates increase 125%.
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Denver Water, Xcel enact plan to ease shortages
As part of the agreement, Denver Water will make available to entities on the Western Slope 10% of the water it is able to divert as a result of the call reduction.