Tag: water rights
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Nearly finalized New Blue River agreement to provide more water for Colorado Springs
An agreement is nearly finalized that will provide more water for Colorado Springs and increase water storage on Colorado’s Western Slope. If approved by all seven subject parties, the agreement will settle about nine years of debate and allow Colorado Springs Utilities to expand its Montgomery Reservoir in Park County, between Alma and Hoosier Pass,…
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PRINT New Blue River agreement to provide more water for Colorado Springs (copy)
An agreement is nearly finalized that will provide more water for Colorado Springs and increase water storage on Colorado’s Western Slope. If approved by all seven subject parties, the agreement will settle about nine years of debate and allow Colorado Springs Utilities to expand its Montgomery Reservoir in Park County, between Alma and Hoosier Pass,…
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Lake Powell poised to hit record low, Colorado Springs in the throes of contingency planning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With Lake Powell poised to hit a new record low in the coming days, Colorado Springs water storage levels are in good shape after a wet spring cut back the need to water lawns and gardens. However, since the city receives as much as 70%…
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State to cap free spring water available in Teller County for decades, citing water rights violation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FLORISSANT • Rumors that have been circulating among Teller County residents were confirmed Tuesday night at a Florissant Water and Sanitation District board meeting: The free spring water that flows continuously from a spigot on the side of South Colorado 67 at Gillette Flats will…