River District Board Approves Over $1.6 Million in Water Project Grants Eight diverse West Slope water projects received funding through the Community Funding Partnership during the second quarterly joint board meeting. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 19, 2024 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Wednesday, April 17, the Colorado River District
Colorado River District Board of Directors Second Joint Quarterly Meeting of 2024 Hydrology, inter-state issues, local water projects, and the Water Conservation Decision Support Tool to be covered in April board meeting. On Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17, the Colorado River District Board of Directors will meet for their second
City of Grand Junction Commits $1 Million Towards Shoshone Water Right Preservation Funding commitments now total $44 million. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 4, 2024 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Wednesday, April 3, the Grand Junction City Council unanimously approved a resolution to commit $1 million towards the purchase and permanent protection of the Shoshone
Thank you to everyone who joined Water Education Colorado and the Colorado River District on April 11 ! 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 noon to 1:15,
Geotechnical 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 and resume to Hunter Causey (hcausey@crwcd.org). Application deadline is August 9th. POSITION SUMMARY: Based out of our office in Glenwood Springs near the confluence of
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
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
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
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 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
