ARWC River Report tracks drought, snowpack, water storage
According to the November River Report from the Upper Arkansas Watershed Collaborative, most of...
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Author: Joe Stone
Commissioners hear update on BlueTriton conservation easement
Chaffee County Commissioners received a brief update on the BlueTriton Brands conservation easement at their Tuesday, Nov. 15, board meeting in Buena Vista. Completing the conservation easement by Dec. 31 is a requirement of the...
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Forester proposes to mitigate fire risk overlooked by Envision
During an informal field trip Monday in Poncha Springs, professional forester Angie Jensen asked Chaffee County and Salida officials to support her proposal to mitigate wildfire risk using nature-based methods.
Read MoreBlueTriton conservation easement on track
Larry Lawrence provided an update on the status of the BlueTriton Brands conservation easement at Tuesday’s Chaffee County Commissioners meeting, stating, “We will meet our Dec. 31 deadline.” Completing the conservation easement...
Read More$500,000 grant supports Custer County reservoir project
The Colorado Water Conservation Board awarded a $500,000 grant to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District and Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District for construction of a new reservoir near Westcliffe.
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Ark River Report: Drought conditions continue to ease
The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative notes that precipitation from the current weather pattern continues to ease drought conditions in Colorado.
Read MoreARWC River Report for Aug. 11th
In it’s latest River Report, the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative notes, “Monsoon rains have lifted a swath of the Arkansas River Basin out of drought conditions.”
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