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Wolf Creek Reservoir water right approved

This map shows the potential locations of the proposed White River storage project, also known as the Wolf Creek project, on the White River between Rangely and Meeker. A water court judge has dismissed several of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District’s claims for water. (Heather Sackett / Aspen Journalism) A little over two weeks after Division 6 Water Judge Michael O’Hara III dismissed several water uses, the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and the Colorado Division of Water Resources reached an agreement on a conditional water right decree for Wolf Creek Reservoir, Jan. 7. That settlement led to a decree for the storage right in Wolf Creek Reservoir that was signed by the Division 6 Water Judge, Michael O’Hara III on January 7. As part of his rulings, Judge O’Hara vacated his December 23, 2020 order on summary judgment motions.

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Climate change is hitting the Colorado River incredibly fast and incredibly hard

Climate change is hitting the Colorado River incredibly fast and incredibly hard Ian James, Arizona Republic © Nick Oza/The Republic Paul Bruchez uses a tractor to feed hay to cattle on his family’s ranch beside the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colorado Beside a river that winds through a mountain valley, the charred trunks of pine trees lie toppled on the blackened ground, covered in a thin layer of fresh snow. Weeks after flames ripped through this alpine forest, a smoky odor still lingers in the air. The fire, called the East Troublesome, burned later into the fall than what once was normal. It cut across Rocky Mountain National Park, racing up and over the Continental Divide. It raged in the headwaters of the Colorado River, reducing thick forests to ashes and scorching the ground along the river’s banks.

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Rio Blanco County producers enthusiastic about local water initiative

-White River & Douglas Creek Conservation Districts Farmers and ranchers in Rio Blanco County are starting off the new year optimistic about their involvement in the White River Integrated Water Initiative, which is aimed at assessing community needs from all water users in order to identify actions that promote a healthy river and ensure a vibrant agricultural community. Goals of the project also include maintaining healthy fisheries, protecting water rights both quantity and quality and respecting local customs, cultures and property rights. The planning process was initiated by the board of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts to help meet Colorado’s Water Plan, which sets a goal that 80 percent of all watersheds will have a completed stream management plan by 2030. The White River initiative will reflect the priorities of local residents and is one of almost 25 others in Colorado that are creating stream and integrated water management plans.

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New pact will adding water to Colorado River s 15-mile reach

New pact will adding water to Colorado River s 15-mile reach
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Climate s toll on the Colorado River: We can weather maybe a couple of years

Climate change is hitting the Colorado River incredibly fast and incredibly hard Ian James, Arizona Republic © Nick Oza/The Republic Paul Bruchez uses a tractor to feed hay to cattle on his family’s ranch beside the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colorado Beside a river that winds through a mountain valley, the charred trunks of pine trees lie toppled on the blackened ground, covered in a thin layer of fresh snow. Weeks after flames ripped through this alpine forest, a smoky odor still lingers in the air. The fire, called the East Troublesome, burned later into the fall than what once was normal. It cut across Rocky Mountain National Park, racing up and over the Continental Divide. It raged in the headwaters of the Colorado River, reducing thick forests to ashes and scorching the ground along the river’s banks.

Reeder creekUnited statesSalton seaGunnison valleyColorado riverMexico generalNew mexicoContinental divideGlen canyon damHoover damBlue mesa reservoirLake powellLower basinGunnison riverAmerican riverUpper basin