During the May meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, consultant Ken Baker reported on issues relevant to the Doctrine of Prior Appropriation, which provides the framework for Colorado water law.
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A local group has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Chaffee County...
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Arkansas River Basin snowpack has dropped to 81% of median, but upper basin snowpack remains above...
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The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to postpone the Nestlé Waters North...
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A group of local residents recently launched a website and is seeking signatures for a petition...
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The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District has officially canceled its regular monthly meetings...
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The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will discuss Nestlé Waters North America at its 9 a.m....
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Oro Vista Mine operator Vernon Martinez has proposed to mine for gold using suction dredging in the Arkansas River near the Numbers Rapids, approximately 12 miles north of Buena Vista.
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The March board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District covered a wide range of topics, including a water management plan that the district has implemented for Poncha Springs (photo by Joe Stone).
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Nestlé Waters North America’s 2019 report to Chaffee County about its local water operations shows...
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In our continuing coverage of Nestlé Waters North America’s compliance with the conditions of its Chaffee County 1041 permit, we are examining community-giving, economic, river-access and transportation requirements.
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HB20-1159 would authorize the state engineer to confirm water uses that predate instream flow rights, which could benefit the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District.
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