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Crews placing fish monitoring lines across the river

Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict Continue Partnership with Learning by Doing

Grand County’s Learning by Doing (LBD) program has just released its 2021 annual report.

CAT-740 excavator loading a haul truck.

Featured Photo of the Month

A 158,200-pound CAT 374 excavator loads a CAT 740 haul truck with main dam embankment shell overburden.

Crews working on the plinth February 2021.

Concrete Pouring for the Main Dam Plinth Begins

Initial placement of the Chimney Hollow Main Dam concrete for the plinth started Feb. 10. For the main dam.

Bridge to Future Chimney Hollow Recreation Facilities Takes Shape

In what was described as a “milestone” day, construction crews installed a bridge Feb. 9, 2022, to connect two sections of the Larimer County access road at the future Chimney Hollow Reservoir.

Snow covered site on an early February morning in 2022.

Progress Made at Chimney Hollow Despite Weather Closures in January

Despite a few closure days to keep crews safe, progress is being made on the construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir and its supporting components.

Design drawing of the Colorado River Connectivity Channel.

Comments Now Accepted for Colorado River Connectivity Channel Draft Environmental Assessment Plan

NRCS invites comments on the Colorado River Headwaters Connectivity Project until March 10. Individuals can also attend a public meeting either in person or virtually on Feb.22.

Collaborative Effort Aims to Restore Colorado River Headwaters Ecosystem

A new, multi-agency initiative is underway to help restore the Kawuneeche Valley ecosystem, which depends on functioning wetlands along the headwaters of the Colorado River.

Photo of Joe Donnelly, Northern Water.

Spotlight: Joe Donnelly

Joe Donnelly is a Professional Engineer and the Project Manager for Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction.

Crews preparing to place dental concrete for main dam foundation

Foundation Grouting Begins on Main Dam

The foundation grouting program has begun on the main dam.