Newsletter Archive

Below are archived links to past Confluence Newsletters. For media inquiries, contact Sara Leonard (sara.leonard@state.co.us).

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Governor Polis urges USDA to expedite drought relief programs for Colorado farmers and ranchers
Two Workshops held to review the status of the state's Demand Management Feasibility Investigation
Director Mitchell joins other Colorado River Basin States on a letter requesting the Department of the Interior refrain from issuing a Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Lake Powell Pipeline proposal
Story Map, "Swimming Upstream" released to highlight work done by Upper Colorado River Endangered Species Recovery Program
Groups donate additional acre-feet of water released at Ruedi Reservoir to support strong streamflows for fish
CWCB and Department of Natural Resources staff appointed to serve on Anti-Speculation Law Work Group
Emergency Wildfire and Flood Impact Loans made available under Governor's Emergency Declaration
Colorado public invited to share stories through the state's Drought Virtual Tour portal

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Governor Polis establishes a water-focused Wildly Important Goal
Public comment period open for Demand Management Update
Alternative Transfer Method Status Report available
Five Ditches Irrigation Project completed in San Luis Valley
Homestake Arkansas River Diversion Project provides recreational access
CWCB appropriates water right on Himes Creek to protect cutthroat trout
Drought Plan and Agricultural Task Force activated by Governor as severe drought expands
CWCB releases podcast pilot, "3 Birds and a Fish," which explores the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program

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Colorado Water Conservation Board's new and improved website
New Board appointments and leadership announcement
Water Supply Reserve Fund grants awarded
Colorado water leaders move forward with Demand Management investigation
Governor Jared Polis signs bill to expand voluntary loans process for the Instream Flows
WaterSMART Grant for Arkansas River Colors of Water and Forecasting Tool awarded to Colorado’s Decision Support Systems Team
Ditch and Reservoir Company hosts annual conference
American Rivers Podcast on "Understanding Colorado's Instream Flow Program"
National Young Farmers Coalition launches Young Farmers Water Fellowship program

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Colorado Water Leaders Gather for Annual Water Congress Convention
Colorado Water Conservation Board Approves $2.8 Million in Watershed Restoration Program Grants
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extended 13 Years
Colorado Water Trust and the Colorado Water Conservation Board Launch Annual Request for Water Process
Colorado Water Plan Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Historically Low Interest Rates for Water Project Loan Program
Colorado Master Irrigator
2020 Western Water Futures Games

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Colorado Voters Approve Prop DD, Supporting the Colorado Water Plan Future
Water Plan Grants Awarded to Agriculture, Conservation, Other Projects
Colorado State University Hosts Water in the West Symposium
State Water Leaders Analyze Tools for Adaptation at Upper Colorado River Basin Forum
Colorado Water Loss Initiative Launches Stage 3: Water Audit Work Session
Learn About Methods for Stream Management Planning at the New Resource Library
Community Snow Observations (CSO)

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Colorado: State & National Resources