FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2026 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District Responds to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Proposals for Post-2026 Powell and Mead Operations GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Last week, the Colorado River District submitted comments and specific recommendations to the Bureau of
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSE February 2, 2026 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Public Information Officer - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District to Host Twelve State of the River Meetings in West Slope Communities in 2026 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The Colorado River District’s State of the River meetings are a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2026 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates, Dep. Director of Communications/PIO - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Colorado River District Celebrates Five-Year Milestone for Community Funding Partnership Program Since launching in 2021, the program has invested $32 million and leveraged an additional $98 million in funding. See the impact of CFP’s first five years in the new CFP Annual Report. GLENWOOD
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
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
