Current Theme: BASIN News Reports
News about Boulder Creek Watershed Issues
Colorado River Compact states agree to a drought management framework
(8/29/05)
Drastic declines in farm acreage anticipated in the face of growing Front Range water demand
(8/27/05)
Though formed to sustain agriculture NCWCD mission shifts to supporting population growth
(8/27/05)
Boulder
planning board rejects proposed annexation
for large retail outlet
(8/26/05)
Boulder County investigating suspected
hydrogen sulfide emissions from Gaynor Lake
(8/26/05)
Boulder County
reports first case of West Nile Virus in 2005
(8/26/05)
Jefferson County considers hydraulic testing requirements for new mountain building permits to protect existing wells
(8/25/05)
State warns of
continuing West Nile risk
with increasing mosquito populati ons
(8/22/05)
Municipalities and county governments at odds over development policies in fast growing Weld County
(8/21/05)
Xcel appeal of pending Boulder County gas compressor decision appears premature
(8/21/05)
First
basin water planning roundtable convenes
with some skepticism
(8/19/05)
Boulder County open space may be next
Boulder County Commissioners lift outdoor fire ban
(8/19/05)
CU researchers find previously unknown biological activity below alpine snowpack
(8/17/05)
Boulder City Council rejects Valmont Butte development plan
(8/17/05)
Forest Service proposes access fees for Left Hand Canyon off road use
(8/17/05)
Weld County residents resist potential doubling of oil well density
(8/16/05)
Boulder to hold public meeting on city development of Valmont Butte
(8/15/05)
Valmont closed between 28th & 30th by water main failure
(8/12/05)
75 miles of the Platte River in central Nebraska have dried up
(8/12/05)
Pueblo struggles with
high bacterial levels in Fountain Creek
and
Colorado Springs raw wasterwater discharges
.
(8/11/05)
Denver Water considers 8% water rate increase in response to
12% conservation motivated decrease in usage
(8/11/05)
Longmont city council to consider new regulations as
overall water usage sets new record
(8/10/05)
CU researcher discovers
water can reanimate long dormant microbes
(8/9/05)
Summit County judge overturns local cyanide heap-leach mining ban
(8/8/05)
Recreational stream access issue may be headed for state referendum
(8/8/05)
EPA urged to adopt stricter Colorado drinking water standard for radioactive contaminants
(8/4/05)
Boulder City Council questions
proposed sludge composting at Valmont Butte
(8/3/05)
Illegal fireworks implicated in
early morning Rabbit Mountain wildfire
(7/31/05)
Reuse of non-potable wastewater for outdoor irrigation considered to stretch limited supplies
(7/30/05)
Boulder Planning Board rejects municipal developments on Valmount Butte
(7/30/05)
City of Boulder may sue irrigation district for trail right of way
(7/30/05)
Energy Bill will
exempt oil and gas drilling from water quality protections
and speed Colorado drilling permits
(7/29/05)
Federal official urges
water conservation over litigation
while State official warns
population growth will threaten water quality
(7/27/05)
Erie receives DOW grant to promote fishing at Thomas Reservoir
(7/27/05)
State demographer expects
Colorado high country population to double
by 2030
(7/26/05)
Heavy rains bring flooding and mudslides to Jamestown
(7/26/05)
Environmental coalition proposes
solution to Colorado River drought management
(7/25/05)
City of Boulder role in the fate of
Silver Lake ditch issue has a long history
(7/24/05)
Heil Ranch reopened following fire mop up operations
(7/21/05)
CDC releases third report
on
American exposure to chemicals
in the environment
(7/21/05)
Boulder County Commisioners enact
fire ban for western Boulder County
and
Heil Ranch remains closed
for fire mop up operations
(7/19/05)
State Water Conservation Board to distribute
grants for conservation programs
(7/19/05)
EPA report reasserts
concern over Colorado water protection staffing levels
(7/18/05)
Several
lightning started wildfires
in Boulder County quickly contained
(7/18/05)
Open house scheduled on 7/20/05
for
4 Mile Canyon Flood Plain mapping project
(7/15/05)
Fat head minnows recruited to control West Nile Virus carrying mosquito larvea
(7/15/05)
Local group offers free lawn sprinkler audits
(7/15/05)
Hazardeous material spill briefly closes Arapahoe and Marine streets
(7/14/05)
Front Range and Western slope water interests begin long term discussions
(7/14/05)
Conservation group consortium study
concludes
conservation key to Front Range water supply future
(7/11/05)
Quarter acre fire on Flagstaff quickly contained
(7/11/05)
Summary of current Colorado Wildfires
(7/11/05)
Volunteers target exotic Euroasian Watermilfoil in East Campus pond
(7/10/05)
Climate expert warns
climate change will impact western water resources
(7/09/05)
Oil and Gas producers sue to avoid state stormwater runoff discharge permit requirement
(7/06/05)
Rocky Mtn News
survey of water use in 10 Colorado cities
finds:
(7/05/05)
significant conservation efforts wide spread,
reduced demand has forced rate increases
system leakage rates vary widely
While Boulder's city council
reviews Silver Lake Ditch policy
remaining
shareholders
tabluate community benefits
(7/05/05)
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