Wise water use and conservation of scarce water resources have been community values in Greeley since it was founded. In the late 1800s, early Greeley settlers creatively developed a series of ditches and canals to bring water to the city from transmountain diversions, many years before the Colorado-Big Thompson Project was thought of in the 1930s. Through a deep history of understanding the value of water, Greeley’s modern water efficiency is evident through development code, development policy on raw water dedication and plant investment fees, and robust water efficiency and conservation programs. In addition to direct conservation strategies, Greeley is developing a robust municipal non-potable raw water irrigation system that will serve all large outdoor irrigation demands with raw water.  

“The additional Front Range storage for Windy Gap rights will ensure Greeley remains resilient through periods of drought or supply disruptions like flood or wildfire,” said Chambers. “We are also very proud of the environmental mitigation and enhancement elements associated with the Windy Gap project. Investments in Grand Lake Clarity and the Colorado River Connectivity Channel are generational investments that are of value to all Coloradoans. Greeley is proud to be a partner in seeing those investments benefiting the Upper Colorado River headwaters.”