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Colorado River Connectivity Channel deisign drawing.

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.

On-site concrete batch plant.

On-site Concrete Batch Plant Established

Barnard Construction has established its own on-site concrete batch plant to eliminate the need for concrete deliveries by truck and to greatly reduce construction site traffic.

Cofferdam Plays Pivotal Role in Project

As the primary component of Chimney Hollow Reservoir, the main dam requires protection from water entering the dam site during construction.

Man and woman standing next to a 100-ton, 777-haul truck.

Featured Equipment of the Month

This month’s featured piece of equipment is the CAT 777, a 100-ton haul truck.

December Construction Update

Construction on the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project began in August 2021 after a nearly 17-year planning and permitting process.

Stantec logo.

Spotlight on Stantec Engineering

Stantec has provided complete design and engineering of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.