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Northern Water General Manager Brad Wind

Opinion: Protecting Northeastern Colorado’s Water Supply Requires Cooperation, Transparency

Denver metro-area water suppliers should be part of the solution, not creating a problem. We should work together to solve water supply issues.

Mulch in a garden bed with a plant.

Mulch: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Mulch is essential in landscaping, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Horsetooth Reservoir at Sunset

Regional Pool Allocation Set at 23,000 Acre-feet

The Northern Water Board of Directors allocated 23,000 acre-feet of Regional Pool Program water during its May 8, 2025, Board meeting.

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Hundreds Hear About Latest Water Activities at Symposium

About 400 people interested in water and regional issues gathered Tuesday, April 8, for the annual Spring Water Symposium.

A person speaking to a group of contractors learning about the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

Contractors Gather to Learn About NISP Next Steps

Nearly 150 industry representatives gathered on Wednesday, April 16, to learn more about the contracting and construction process for the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

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Date Set for 2025 Conservation Gardens Fair

After a six-year hiatus caused by a global pandemic and the redevelopment of the Northern Water campus in Berthoud, the annual Conservation Gardens Fair is returning this summer on Saturday, June 28.

A sign in front of a canal says "warning, keep out." In back on the left side of the canal is a ramp that game animals can use to escape.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Game Ramps Get Installed on the Hansen Feeder Canal

Ramps provide an exit point for large animals that fall into the fast-moving water of the deep, steep-sided canals.

Sprinkler head spraying water on green grass

Smart Watering: Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency This Season

As spring ushers in warmer temperatures, it’s time to bring irrigation systems back online. However, turning water on isn’t enough as it’s crucial to ensure your system runs efficiently.

water rushing through Munroe Gravity Canal

Northern Water Increases C-BT Quota to 70 Percent

The Northern Water Board of Directors voted Thursday to increase its 2025 quota allocation for Colorado-Big Thompson Project water to 70 percent.