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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.

Work Advances at Chimney Hollow Open Space

As work at Chimney Hollow Dam nears completion, the next phase in the project’s long-term development is moving forward from the project’s recreation partner.

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Northern Water Board Approves 2026 Budget, Rates

The Northern Water Board of Directors approved the budget and assessment rates for fiscal year 2026, which begins on Oct. 1.

Chimney Hollow Main Dam Topped Off

On Friday, Aug. 8, at Barnard Construction's monthly all-site safety meeting, crews celebrated the topping off of the 350-foot-tall main dam.

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Save the Date: 2025 Fall Water Symposium Set for Oct. 29

Northern Water is finalizing details for the 2025 Fall Water Symposium, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland.