Water With Your Lunch: Know Your Snow 2024

2024-03-27T21:22:02+00:00March 26th, 2024|Water News|

Join Water Education Colorado and the Colorado River District on April 11, and have some Water With Your Lunch! Register HERE Every year, mid-April means peak snowpack for the Rocky Mountains. But what does that mean for the rivers? And why have recent forecasts consistently overestimated the snow-to-flow connection? On Thursday, April 11 from

Now Hiring Geotechnical and Dam Safety Engineer

2024-03-24T20:31:45+00:00March 19th, 2024|Newsletter, Water News|

Geotechnical and Dam Safety Engineer The Colorado River District needs you! Help us protect West Slope water while you live and work in beautiful Glenwood Springs. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume to Audrey Turner (aturner@crwcd.org) no later than April 26, 2024. POSITION SUMMARY: Sunset Based out of our office in

PRESS RELEASE: Four More West Slope Organizations Commit Funding Support

2024-03-19T17:32:20+00:00March 13th, 2024|Press Releases, Shoshone Preservation Campaign, Water News|

West Slope Coalition Members Contribute an Additional $300,000 for Shoshone Water Right Preservation Funding from a diverse group of organizations represents strong community commitment to clean drinking water, agriculture, and the economy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 14, 2024  Glenwood Springs, Colorado — In early March, four more West Slope entities made substantial financial commitments

PRESS RELEASE: 2024 State of the River Event Series Kicks off in March

2024-03-06T18:22:37+00:00March 6th, 2024|Press Releases, Water News|

2024 State of the River Event Series Kicks off in March These free, public meetings invite West Slope residents to learn about river forecasts, local water projects, and western water issues. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 6, 2024 CONTACT:  Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — The Colorado River District will kick off its

PRESS RELEASE: Clifton Water District and GVWUA Support Shoshone Acquisition

2024-02-26T22:56:37+00:00February 26th, 2024|Press Releases, Shoshone Preservation Campaign, Water News|

Clifton Water District and Grand Valley Water Users Association Pledge Support for Shoshone Acquisition Further financial commitments highlight the importance of Shoshone for drinking water and agriculture. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 27, 2024  Grand Junction, Colorado — During their Board meetings in February, Clifton Water District and Grand Valley Water Users Association committed $250,000

PRESS RELEASE: Ute Water Commits $2 Million for Shoshone Preservation

2024-02-15T22:29:06+00:00February 15th, 2024|Press Releases, Shoshone Preservation Campaign, Water News|

Ute Water Approves $2 Million Contribution for Shoshone Preservation Committed funds highlight West Slope dedication to bringing Shoshone Permanency to fruition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 15, 2024  Grand Junction, Colorado — During an evening board meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the Ute Water Conservancy District Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of

River District Welcomes New Board Members

2024-02-02T16:51:20+00:00February 1st, 2024|Newsletter, Water News|

River District Welcomes New Board Members New and Re-appointed Directors On Tuesday, January 16, the Colorado River District Board of Directors welcomed two newly-appointed directors to its fifteen-member Board. Each county within the Colorado River District is represented by a director who is appointed by their respective Board of County Commissioners. All serve for

Hydrology Update January 2024

2024-02-01T21:52:51+00:00February 1st, 2024|Newsletter, Water News|

Hydrology and Big River Update From wet to dry – whiplash to continue in 2024? After a wet and joyous 2023 water year, water managers and planners are feeling a little less optimistic about 2024. The good times from the previous period of plenty are now replaced with a feeling of foreboding, like the

Communication, Events, and Outreach 2024

2024-02-01T22:40:25+00:00February 1st, 2024|Newsletter, Water News|

Information & Outreach Update 2023 External Affairs Achievements The River District’s External Affairs team continued successful outreach and engagement across the Western Slope and at state and regional levels throughout the 2023 calendar year. The spring State of the River season connected 1,000 West Slope water users with district staff and local partners at

Community Funding Partnership Issues Annual Report

2024-02-01T21:52:21+00:00February 1st, 2024|Community Funding Partnership, Newsletter, Water News|

Community Funding Partnership Update 2023 Program Achievements The Community Funding Partnership program successfully closed out its third year in operation since River District voters passed Ballot Measure 7A in November 2020. In 2023, the program awarded 30 grants totaling $7.8 million. In addition, the program celebrated a historic milestone by committing $20 million to

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