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Electric Car Charger on Northern Water's Berthoud Campus

Northern Water Makes Shift Toward Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

As part of Northern Water’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, staff has been working the past several years toward converting the check-out fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Choose Plants that Thrive in Northern Colorado

Creating a beautiful landscape in Northern Colorado means planning for sun, wind and limited rainfall.

water rushing through Munroe Gravity Canal

Northern Water Board Sets Initial Quota at 50 Percent

Northern Water’s Board of Directors has set a 50 percent initial quota for Colorado-Big Thompson Project users in 2026.

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Two Newly Named to Northern Water Board of Directors

Two Boulder County residents have been newly named to the Northern Water Board of Directors.

Historic photo of Carter Lake with six people standing on top of a structure while water enters the reservoir for the first time

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Work at Carter Lake Brings C-BT Project Water to Southern Farms and Communities

For much of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, gravity does the work of bringing high-quality water to farms, cities, industries and more in Northeastern Colorado.

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Board Bids Farewell to Members Harrison and Williams

Two longtime members of the Northern Water Board of Directors were honored in September as they attended their final meeting as Board members.

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Kyle Whitaker Wins Statewide Award from Water Education Colorado

Northern Water’s Kyle Whitaker has been awarded the Greg Hobbs Next Wave Leadership Award from Water Education Colorado.

Ag pivot watering a crop in Northern Colorado

Northern Water’s Board of Directors Approves Water Principles Statement

The Northern Water Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution calling for water to remain in Northern Colorado as a linchpin of agricultural productivity and economic prosperity.

Matrix Planting: Embracing The Wild Side of Garden Design

In a matrix design, plants with similar needs are grouped so that they intermingle above and below ground, forming a cooperative ecosystem that conserves water and discourages weeds.