Northern Integrated Supply Project

The Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) will deliver up to 40,000 acre-feet of new, reliable water annually to water providers across the Northern Front Range. NISP is more than a water supply solution—it’s a comprehensive investment in the future of Northern Colorado. The project will help secure a reliable water future while enhancing recreation, supporting environmental stewardship, improving infrastructure safety and reducing water waste.

Storage

Create two new water storage reservoirs to provide substantial public outdoor recreation opportunities.

Recreation

More opportunities to fish, boat, hike, bike and camp in Northern Colorado’s great outdoors.

Highway

Relocate and bring up to modern safety standards approximately 7 miles of U.S. Highway 287 northwest of Fort Collins

Canal

Complete various ditch and canal improvements throughout the system to increase reliability and reduce waste.