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Northern Water West Slope campus in Grand County

Northern Water Continues to Pursue Sustainability through LEED Certifications

Northern Water has achieved a LEED Silver certification for its Willow Creek Campus in Granby and has submitted for a certification for Phase I of Berthoud Campus Development.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir logo with valley in background.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir Nears First Fill Operations

Beginning in August, crews will start to direct water through the valve house at the base of Chimney Hollow Dam and into the inlet-outlet structure at the bottom of the reservoir.

New Video Highlights Water Preservation Challenges

Northeastern Colorado’s base water supplies have become a target for municipalities outside of the region.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir Nears Completion with Several Tasks Ahead

After nearly four years of construction, crews at Chimney Hollow Reservoir can see their efforts coming to fruition.

A group of people stand for a picture holding an award.

Colorado River Connectivity Channel Receives River Restoration Award

The Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC) was recognized at last month’s Infrastructure Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards Gala.

Grayscale photo from 1937 shows a group of male legislators, three sitting and one signing the Repayment Contract.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Busy Legislative Session of 1937

A fateful month nearly a century ago propelled the management and protection of water resources in Colorado.

Purple flowers in the foreground with blurred people in the background on a sunny day.

Conservation Gardens Fair Returns June 28, 2025

Northern Water’s annual Conservation Gardens Fair is a fun and family-friendly Berthoud community tradition that provides education about Front Range focused landscaping and irrigation trends.

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.