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The Colorado River District has an idea that could boost the Roaring Fork water supply. A proposal for cloud seeding goes in front of Pitkin County’s…
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A winter with low snowpack and a dry, hot summer combined to create the second-worst water year on record for Colorado. Environment reporter Elizabeth…
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While most local rivers are flowing at levels far below average, the Fryingpan is the exception. Releases from Ruedi Reservoir are supplementing low flows…
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This week, scientists are gathered in Aspen to discuss “flash droughts,” which last under 30 days. Dr. Roger Pulwarty, a climate scientist at the National…
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Earlier this month, Aspen City Council declared a stage 2 water shortage, restricting outdoor irrigation and water use. But several city properties are…
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The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Pitkin County is now experiencing severe-to-extreme drought and, on Monday, city council agreed to implement Stage Two…
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This week: The triple threat of fire, droughts flooding throughout the valley. And a look into how Colorado’s limited water is managed. Joining Host…
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Low water levels and high temperatures are causing stress to fish in the Roaring Fork Valley, so experts are asking anglers to stop fishing in the…
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Low river flows and hot weather could be particularly tough on area fish. A local organization is asking boaters and anglers to chip in on a science…
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The City of Aspen has cut back on irrigation at most parks across town to meet a goal of reducing water consumption by 10 to 15 percent. But Wagner Park,…