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

PRESS RELEASE: Historic Agreement Reached to Advance Colorado Water Security

Historic Agreement Reached to Advance Colorado Water Security Shoshone Water Right Preservation Campaign kicks-off with Purchase & Sale Agreement to permanently protect flows in the Upper Colorado River. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 19, 2023  Glenwood Springs, CO — This afternoon, Xcel Energy and the Colorado River District signed a

January 10th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: Accelerator Grant Program Nets Big Return in Federal Funding

Colorado River District Accelerator Grant Program Nets Big Return in Federal Funding Community Funding Partnership program invests $129,500 in local water project applications to leverage over $6 million in WaterSMART awards. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 20, 2023  Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Tuesday, November 14, the Bureau of Reclamation

November 20th, 2023|

PRESS RELEASE: River District Awards 100th Community Funding Partnership Grant

River District Awards 100th Community Funding Partnership Grant The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments received the landmark Community Funding Partnership grant to support a vital water and economic report update. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 12, 2023  Glenwood Springs, Colorado — The Colorado River District is proud to announce the

October 12th, 2023|

PRESS RELEASE: Colorado River District Board Moves to Oppose Proposition HH

Colorado River District Board Moves to Oppose Proposition HH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 28, 2023  Glenwood Springs, Colorado — The Colorado River District’s Board of Directors is opposing Proposition HH, Property Tax Changes and Revenue Change Measures, which will appear on the November 7 statewide election ballot. Proposition HH

September 28th, 2023|

PRESS ADVISORY – Colorado Legislators to Discuss Drought Pathways

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, State Legislators to Discuss Colorado Drought Pathways The Colorado River District’s Annual Seminar provides public engagement with decision-makers on durable water solutions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 15, 2023  Grand Junction, Colorado — On Friday, September 22, the Colorado River District will welcome U.S. Senator Michael

September 15th, 2023|

PRESS ADVISORY – Colorado River District’s Annual Water Seminar

2023 River District Annual Water Seminar Seeks ‘Durable Solutions’ for the Colorado River Interstate representatives, author Heather Hansman, and Senator Michael Bennet to headline September 22 event at Colorado Mesa University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 31, 2023  Grand Junction, Colorado — The Colorado River District’s landmark Annual Water Seminar

August 31st, 2023|
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