Shoshone: A Generational Investment in the Colorado River’s Future In a year as dry as water year 2026 is shaping up to be, every acre-foot of water in the Colorado River Basin matters. That’s why working to permanently protect the historic Shoshone Water Rights is one of the most important actions Colorado has taken
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Breckenridge and Gypsum Join Effort to Secure Shoshone Water Rights GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — The effort to permanently protect the historic Shoshone water rights gained additional momentum as two more west
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org River District Opens Pilot Grant Opportunity to Support Irrigation Company Financial Sustainability Community Funding Partnership launches special round for capital improvement plans and rate studies to help West Slope irrigation companies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District and Co-Applicants File Water Court Application for Shoshone Water Rights Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Thursday, November 20, the Colorado River District (CRD), the Colorado Water Conservation Board
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 September 24, 2025 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Public Information Officer - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District to Host 2025 Annual Water Seminar: Across Divides Full-day event to be held at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction on October 3rd GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Colorado
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
