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 Purchase & Sale Agreement (PSA)

2024-01-10T19:49:59+00:00January 10th, 2024|Press Releases, Water News|

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 (BOR) announced funding awards for

2023-11-20T21:42:53+00:00November 20th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

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 approval of its 100th Community

2023-10-17T15:19:34+00:00October 12th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

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 was referred to Colorado voters

2023-09-28T13:34:52+00:00September 28th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

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 Bennet, State Senator Dylan Roberts,

2023-09-15T17:09:09+00:00September 15th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

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 returns on Friday, September 22

2023-08-31T20:48:03+00:00August 31st, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

PRESS ADVISORY – State of the River Meeting in Eagle, 06.01.23

2023 State of the River Series Wraps June 1 in Eagle River Valley  This free, public event features important local and interstate Colorado River updates from the Colorado River District, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, and others.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 30, 2023  Edwards, Colorado — On Thursday, June 1, the Colorado River

2023-05-30T17:07:04+00:00May 30th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

PRESS ADVISORY – State of the River Meeting in Granby, 05.22.23

State of the River Event Series Continues in Granby on May 22 The free, public event features important local and interstate Colorado River updates and a special guest presentation from Colorado Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Monday, May 22, the Colorado River District and partners

2023-05-17T15:40:30+00:00May 17th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

PRESS ADVISORY – State of the River Meeting in Silverthorne, 05.23.23

State of the River Event in Silverthorne on May 23 This free, public event features important local and interstate Colorado River updates and guest presentations from Senator Dylan Roberts and Colorado Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Tuesday, May 23, the Colorado River District and partners

2023-05-16T18:03:45+00:00May 16th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|

PRESS ADVISORY – State of the River Meeting in Glenwood Springs, 05.02.23

State of the River Event Series Continues in Glenwood Springs The free, public event features important local and interstate Colorado River updates and a special guest presentation from Colorado Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Glenwood Springs, Colorado — On Tuesday, May 2, the Colorado River District and partners at the

2023-04-25T17:21:51+00:00April 25th, 2023|Press Releases, Water News|
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