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 the Community Funding Partnership program
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, 2024 Glenwood Springs, Colorado —
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 special joint meeting on September
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 from 8:30 a.m. to 5
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 purchase and permanently protect the
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 permanently protect the water rights
Colorado River District to host Annual Water Seminar on September 20 in Grand Junction Full day event to include panels and keynotes from experts, policymakers, community leaders, and elected representatives. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Monday, July 29, 2024 CONTACT: Lindsay DeFrates - 970.456.8973 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On September 20, the Colorado River District will
Garfield County commits $3 million to Shoshone Water Right Preservation Local and state sources have now pledged $54.15 million of the $99 million needed to permanently protect the Shoshone water rights. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Garfield County, Colorado — On June 10, the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners voted
Upper Eagle River Water Providers Commit a Combined $1 Million towards Shoshone Permanency Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Boards’ contribution brings total fundraising efforts to $51.15 million. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Vail, Colorado — On May 23, during their respective meetings, the boards of
City of Glenwood Springs pledges $2 million for Shoshone Water Right Preservation campaign Fundraising effort tops $50 million and exceeds halfway mark towards total purchase price. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 17, 2024 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — During a regular public meeting on Thursday, May 16th, the Glenwood Springs City Council voted unanimously to contribute
