Colorado River District Applauds Major Federal Investment in West Slope Water Infrastructure The Colorado River District is proud to celebrate a major federal investment in West Slope water infrastructure. On June 11, the Bureau of Reclamation announced $10.5 million in funding for the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District (OMID) to upgrade critical water-delivery infrastructure in
Western Slope Shows Up for 2025 State of the River Meetings The 2025 State of the River meetings event series welcomed 1,079 individuals to 11 separate events throughout West Slope communities, setting a high-water mark for attendance and engagement at these popular local events. From Craig to Carbondale, Meeker to Montrose, Western Slope residents
Five More Chances to Attend a State of the River Meeting in 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 10, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Glenwood Springs, Colorado — As of early April, the Colorado River District has welcomed over 500 people to six of the eleven State of the River meetings scheduled
MEDIA ADVISORY - Feb. 13, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates — 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District to Host Eleven State of the River Meetings in West Slope Communities in 2025 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — The Colorado River District’s State of the River meetings are a spring tradition in Western Colorado, bringing communities together to
After 30 years, Dave "DK" Kanzer to retire from the Colorado River District The Colorado River District and David Kanzer jointly announce that after 30 years of service to the constituents of the Colorado River District, David Kanzer has decided to retire from the Colorado River District, effective January 31, 2025. Dave, or "DK"
2025 First Quarterly Board of Directors Regular Joint Meeting Summary On January 21 & 22, 2025, the Colorado River District Board of Directors met for its first quarterly meeting of 2025. Board of Directors Update During the meeting, the Colorado River District Board of Directors recognized the credentials and re-appointments of Board Directors for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 17, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Public Relations — 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Bureau of Reclamation Announces $40 Million Funding Award for Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project Recently announced awards from the Inflation Reduction Act include multi-million-dollar investments in drought mitigation for rural communities in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Public Relations — 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District Community Funding Partnership Releases 2024 Annual Report In 2024, the Community Funding Partnership awarded over $8.5 million to 29 different projects and leveraged over $26.6 million in funding for West Slope water. Glenwood
2024 Fourth Quarterly Board of Directors Regular Joint Meeting Summary On October 15th, the Colorado River District Board of Directors met for its Fourth Quarterly Meeting of 2024. During the meeting, the directors passed resolutions to adopt the amended 2024 budget, as well as the 2025 budget, available here. The board also took unanimous
Colorado River District Board Approves Over $360,000 in Funding for Water Infrastructure and Restoration Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Colorado River District Board of Directors unanimously approved $366,655 in funding from the Community Funding Partnership program
