Below-average streamflows forecast for Arkansas Basin
Arkansas River Basin streamflow forecasts range from a low of 22 percent of average for Grape Creek near Westcliffe to a high of 82 percent for the Arkansas River at Salida.
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Author: Joe Stone
Conservancy district consultant discusses water law issues
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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Nestlé opposition raises conflict of interest concerns
A local group has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Chaffee County...
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Arkansas Basin snowpack at 81 percent
Arkansas River Basin snowpack has dropped to 81% of median, but upper basin snowpack remains above...
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County reschedules Nestlé hearing for Oct. 20
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to postpone the Nestlé Waters North...
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Local residents oppose Nestlé permit extension
A group of local residents recently launched a website and is seeking signatures for a petition...
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Conservancy district cancels April 9 meetings
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District has officially canceled its regular monthly meetings...
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County Commissioners may postpone Nestlé hearing
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will discuss Nestlé Waters North America at its 9 a.m....
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Arkansas River dredge mining proposed near Numbers
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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Conservancy District offers value for Poncha Springs, Lake County
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 submits 2019 report
Nestlé Waters North America’s 2019 report to Chaffee County about its local water operations shows...
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Nestlé 1041 Permit: Company meets conditions for community giving, river access
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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