Press Releases2022-07-19T22:27:52+00:00

PRESS RELEASE: Colorado River District Board Approves Over $360K in Funding

Colorado River District Board Approves Over $360,000 in Funding for Water Infrastructure and Restoration Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Monday, October 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973; ldefrates@crwcd.org Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Colorado River District Board of Directors unanimously approved $366,655 in funding from

October 21st, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: Federal lawmakers offer support for Shoshone permanency

Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, along with congressional representatives, offer letter of support for federal funding application Representatives Neguse, Pettersen, Crow, and DeGette also signatories on a letter in support of the Colorado River District’s application for funding to support protection of Shoshone water rights. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 7,

October 7th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: Colorado River District Board Supports Proposition JJ

Colorado River District Board Unanimously Supports Proposition JJ If approved by voters, the November ballot measure would lift the $29 million cap on sports betting revenue, and direct proceeds toward Colorado’s Water Plan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 26, 2024 CONTACT:  Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — During a

September 26th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: Colorado River District to Host Annual Water Seminar

Colorado River District to Host 2024 Annual Water Seminar at CMU on Sept. 20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 12, 2024 CONTACT:  Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973 GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — On Friday, September 20, the Colorado River District will host the 2024 Annual Water Seminar at Colorado Mesa University’s Meyer Ballroom

September 12th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: CMU and Grand Valley Power Support Protecting Shoshone Water Rights

Colorado Mesa University and Grand Valley Power Among Prominent Regional Organizations Supporting Shoshone Water Rights Acquisition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 29, 2024  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — On Friday, Aug. 16, the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to commit $500,000 to the Colorado River District’s effort to

August 29th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: $1 Million from Summit County for Shoshone Permanency

Summit County Commits $1 Million for Shoshone Permanency: United Effort Reaches $55 Million to Secure Western Slope Water Rights  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 14, 2024  SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — On Aug. 13, the Summit County commissioners committed $1 million to support the Colorado River District’s effort to purchase and

August 14th, 2024|
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