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Water Preservation Spotlighted in Front Range Special Election

Earlier this month, voters in Colorado Springs overwhelmingly rejected a proposed annexation that would have added more than 1,800 acres to the southeastern side of the city.

New Video Highlights Efforts to Increase Cyanobacteria Awareness

With the arrival of summer comes increased risks for the emergence of cyanobacteria blooms at the region’s reservoirs.

Water flows into ag ditch from pipe

Northern Water Board of Directors Increases 2025 Quota Allocation

The Northern Water Board of Directors has increased the 2025 Colorado-Big Thompson Project quota allocation by 5 percentage points, moving the annual allocation from 70 percent to 75 percent.

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.