News

Elk standing on top of a mound of dirt looking at construction.

Environmental Commitments Run Deep

Nestled within a hogback valley, the remote Chimney Hollow Reservoir site includes geologic wonders, sensitive vegetation communities, special status species and numerous cultural resources.

Drilling rig on site at Chimney Hollow.

Equipment Spotlight: Sandvik Ranger DX800 Drill Rig

A Sandvik Ranger DX800 drill rig sits at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir site.

rebar in the plinth at Chimney Hollow Reservoir

Northern Water Chosen as Engineering News Record's Regional Owner of the Year

The Engineering News Record (ENR), one of the most widely read and influential publications in the industry, has selected Northern Water as its "Colorado/Wyoming/Dakotas Owner of the Year."

Public meeting for the Colorado River Connectivity Channel February 2022.

Connectivity Channel Meeting Held as Part of Ongoing Public Input Period

Members of the public took part in an in-person meeting on Feb. 22 in Granby to discuss the Colorado River Connectivity Channel.

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.