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Seven Colorado River Basin States Initiate Collaboration on Operational Guidelines

On December 17, Colorado joined Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to begin preliminary discussions regarding the upcoming negotiations of the Colorado River Basin operational guidelines.

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Governor Polis Activates Next Phase of Colorado Drought Plan, Prepares for Continued Severe Conditions into 2021

As severe drought conditions have persisted across 100% of Colorado for over 15 weeks, Governor Jared Polis

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Colorado Water Conservation Board Approves New Steps in Demand Management Investigation

During the November 18 Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Meeting, the second work plan for continuing the state’s Demand Management Feasibility Investigation was approved.

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Commissioner to Review Colorado River Guidelines, Protect State’s Water Users

The State of Colorado is currently reviewing the U.S.

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State Ag and Natural Resources Departments Seek Public Feedback on 2020 Drought Experiences

Following an

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Colorado Water Conservation Board Appropriates Himes Creek Water Right to Protect Rediscovered Cutthroat Trout Population

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Governor Polis Activates Drought Plan and Task Force as Severe Drought Expands Across Southern, Eastern Regions

On June 22, Governor Jar

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RSVP to Colorado Water Plan Listening Session Webinars Held in June

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Ground-breaking Climate Change Mitigation Tool Allows Communities to Assess Risks

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State and Federal Partners Finalize Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project with Environmental, Agricultural, Recreational Benefits

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