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Sandcherry plant changing from green to red and orange in the fall.

Native Plants for Fall Color

Plants and trees on the Front Range will start to change color by mid-September, so August is a good time to start adding some fall color to your landscape.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project Final Asphalt Placement July 2025

After 1,000 days, 3.3 million work hours and 512 lifts encompassing 200 miles of asphalt paving, a huge milestone was reached on Friday, July 18, as crews placed the final lift of asphalt.

Yellow debris booms are being removed from a lake and placed onto a trailer pulled by a white pickup truck.

Grand Lake Debris Booms Relocated from West Portal

A set of debris booms at the West Portal on Grand Lake have been removed for relocation.

People standing on the spillway of Shadow Mountain Dam doing a site visit before work.

Weekday Trail Closures Set as Part of Maintenance at Shadow Mountain Dam

A popular access point to the East Shore Trail will be closed for portions of August and September as construction takes place at Shadow Mountain Reservoir.

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Northern Water Awards Nearly $400,000 in Grants for Water-Efficient Landscape Projects

Northern Water has awarded $396,800 in grants to support 20 new projects aimed at reducing outdoor water use across 792,090 square feet of landscape across Colorado’s Northern Front Range.

Berthoud campus oxbow with Building A in background

How Northern Water is Becoming More Efficient

Northern Water has remained committed to setting an example of efficient energy and water use and is continually working to educate the public about ways they can implement more efficient practices.

Debris booms removed from Grand Lake

Grand Lake Debris Booms Removed from West Portal

A set of debris booms at the West Portal on Grand Lake have been removed.

Uranium Found in Chimney Hollow Dam Source

This is an evolving situation, and Northern Water is committed to keeping the public informed as we gather additional information and progress with the development of mitigation strategies.

Demonstrating Fire-Smart Landscape Design

This summer, Northern Water’s Water Efficiency Department is working with contractors to install three fire-smart Sustainable Landscape Templates as part of a new Conservation Garden demonstration.