Water Colorado

12/27/2022

“Community collaboration is key to improving & maintaining the ecological health of the - and our community really showed up in 2022! Thank you to staff, partners, generous donors & volunteers who gave to CPRW’s projects over the past year. https://t.co/RhtPqVKU5K”

12/27/2022

https://twitter.com/ColoradoWater/status/1607398857062731776?s=20&t=DLowgEoNXNBXyiQHVIkmXA

“ In August, the Community Funding Partnership committed $41,018 to studying harmful algal blooms with the "This study has brought significant local awareness of the impacts of climate change and possibly reservoir operations on water quality." - Sonja Chavez”

12/27/2022

https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/atmospheric-river-brings-warmer-weather-snow-to-steamboat-this-week/

Steamboat Springs is in for more snow this week as an atmospheric river brings more moisture and milder temperatures to the Yampa Valley. As many parts of the country experienced extreme cold temperatures on Thursday,...

12/26/2022

“With the shortest days of winter behind us, the Colorado River District would like to wish you and the people you love a healthy, happy season of joy and togetherness!”

12/24/2022

https://twitter.com/SNWA_H2O/status/1606098141023010816?s=20&t=MWcbGLs1yMdpodn43MMJhw

“It’s time to set the well-worn talking points aside. In 2023, we need to get real about water and drought in the Colorado River system. Watch more from the 2022 Colorado River Water Users Association Conference: https://t.co/j0FHWWk4c1 ”

12/23/2022

“Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Northern Water offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26.”

12/23/2022

https://twitter.com/northern_water/status/1606365298734628864?s=20&t=MWcbGLs1yMdpodn43MMJhw

“Despite record-breaking cold, Northern Water distributions crews patrol and operate canals daily, including Thursday when this photo was taken. They ensure high quality water is delivered to users throughout Northeastern Colorado, our priority 24/7, 365 days a year. ❄️💦”

12/22/2022

https://eos.org/research-spotlights/groundwater-replenishes-much-faster-than-scientists-previously-thought

A new climate-based model indicates that scientists may be underestimating groundwater’s importance in sustaining streams and plant life.

12/22/2022

https://twitter.com/ColoradoWater/status/1606018494100869139?s=20&t=uLj-U7MsFEdp_Riyjoo34A

“ "For example, healthier soils can absorb moisture from hard rains, while unhealthy soils allow the water to run off. That improved retention also sets the soils up to better withstand dry periods and greater heat." Read more from https://t.co/uCMzz9nRJG”

12/22/2022

“Thursday’s icy weather made conditions perfect for an atmospheric effect known as a “sun dog,” created when the sun’s rays are refracted by airborne ice crystals, making it appear as though the sun has a halo around it. Image taken in south Loveland. ”

12/22/2022

An advocacy group has renewed questions about how pumping water from Grand County to the Front Range disrupts Colorado’s largest and deepest natural lake.

12/21/2022

“Hi Colorado, we're here for your cold-front-monitoring needs! Check out real-time weather maps, and graphs for each station with data updating every 5 minutes, including wind chill. Visit: https://t.co/6dd6JJcZbq Stay warm out there! ”