FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org State Water Board Approves Historic Agreement to Safeguard Colorado River Water Rights The acceptance of the Shoshone water rights marks a landmark partnership between the State of Colorado and the western
2025 Fourth Quarterly Board of Directors Regular Joint Meeting Summary On October 21 & 22, 2025, the Colorado River District Board of Directors met for its fourth quarterly meeting of 2025. Highlights from the meeting are included below. The full memo and agenda are available on our Board website here. To watch a recording
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Public Information Officer - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org River District Board Approves Financial Toolkit and Pilot Grants to Strengthen Irrigation Companies Funding approved for the development of a user-friendly financial assessment toolkit along with a round of pilot grants for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Public Information Officer - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Poll Shows Water Remains Top Priority for West Slope Voters Triennial polling conducted by the Colorado River District highlights strong interest in water issues; trust in the work of the River District.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Strategic water releases from Elkhead Reservoir help mitigate drought impacts in lower Yampa River Valley CRAIG, Colo. — On July 25, the Colorado River District, in partnership with the Colorado Water
West Slope Counties Urge Department of Interior to Release Funds Awarded for the Shoshone Water Right Preservation Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 14, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Thursday, Aug. 6, Colorado state Senator Marc Catlin, on behalf of six Colorado General Assembly
West Slope Counties Urge Department of Interior to Release Funds Awarded for the Shoshone Water Right Preservation Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 11, 2025 CONTACT: Stephanie Reecy, Mesa County Public Affairs Director — 970.640.7732 Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Grand Junction, Colorado — On July 23rd, Mesa County, on
2025 Third Quarterly Board of Directors Regular Joint Meeting Summary On July 15 & 16, 2025, the Colorado River District Board of Directors met for its third quarterly meeting of 2025. Highlights from the meeting are included below. The full memo and agenda are available on our Board website here. To watch a recording
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
