FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2026 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Emergency Reservoir Releases to Protect West Slope Communities from Extreme Drought Impacts GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — On Saturday, June 6, the Colorado River District, in partnership with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, began to release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District Offers Drought Relief for Yampa Valley Agriculture GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — In response to extreme drought conditions throughout northwestern Colorado, the Colorado River District, in partnership with the Colorado Water Conservation Board
Yampa River Drought Response Program - Water Year 2026 The Colorado River District is offering 420 acre-feet of Elkhead Reservoir water to assist agricultural producers during the 2026 severe drought and potential mainstem Yampa River calls. This webpage provides general program information, key dates, eligibility requirements, and access to the application. Program Overview During this drought year, natural
