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Aerial image shows the Colorado River Connectivity Channel with the smaller footprint of Windy Gap Reservoir

Two Projects Receive Honors from National Groups

A pair of projects associated with the Windy Gap Firming Project have received awards in recent weeks from national organizations.

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Planning a Resilient Garden in Times of Drought

Given current drought conditions now is an ideal time to start planning a climate-resilient garden. Incorporating drought-tolerant plants can significantly reduce water use.

Boulder Creek Supply Canal

Northern Water Board Approves Changes to Tracking Rule Procedures

The Northern Water Board of Directors has unanimously approved a change to Colorado-Big Thompson Project accounting procedures concerning C-BT water tracking.

Northern Water Takes Water Saving Measures Due to Ongoing Drought Conditions

During a year of historically low snowpack and spring precipitation, Northern Water is taking additional steps to conserve water.

A Holistic Approach for Improving Three Lakes Water Quality

Northern Water has long prioritized water quality and clarity in Grand Lake and the Three Lakes System, and the success of those efforts has accelerated in recent years.

Two men walking near a sign for the Conservation Gardens.

Native Grass Expert to Speak at Fair

Northern Water’s Annual Conservation Gardens Fair is only a few weeks away, and one of the educational talks will feature native grass expert and longtime Northern Water partner Kate Graves.

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Free Garden Tours Available Through October

Summer is right around the corner and now is the ideal time to learn how to transform your landscape into a drought-resilient oasis focused on water savings.

Director of Engineering Kyle Whitaker

Whitaker Named Director of Engineering

Kyle Whitaker has been named the Director of Engineering at Northern Water. He will replace Jeff Drager, who has moved to a part-time role before retiring later in 2026.

Operations Gears up for Start of Water Year

To ensure that the Colorado-Big Thompson Project is ready each year to capture and distribute water, Northern Water invests millions of dollars toward infrastructure maintenance and improvements.