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Colorado River headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park in early June

Northern Water Teams Predict Streamflows Using Variety of Snow, Environmental Data

Snowpack is the most-significant indicator of future streamflows, but other factors include late season precipitation, soil moisture, wildfires and air temperature.

East Troublesome Fire Recovery Efforts Aim to Revitalize Creeks, Wetlands on Forest Service Land

East Troublesome Fire recovery efforts shifted gears in 2024 but with many of the same goals as previous years.

Northern Water Board Director Jennifer Gimbel, left, leads a panel at the Colorado River Water Users Association this month in Las Vegas.

Northern Water Board Director Leads Panel Discussions at Annual Colorado River Gathering

A member of the Northern Water Board of Directors played a large role at the annual gathering of Colorado River water officials this month in Las Vegas.

Sen. Alva B. Adams.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Honoring Sen. Alva B. Adams

Many elements had to come together to create the Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project, and one of the biggest of those was the effort to get approval and appropriations through Congress.

Crews Complete Vital Connection Between Chimney Hollow, C-BT Infrastructure

The link is now complete between Chimney Hollow Reservoir and the existing water-distribution infrastructure that will carry supplies to the project’s participating communities.

four sinks in a commercial bathroom

Commercial Indoor Assessment Program Helps Save Water

The Commercial Indoor Assessment program, offered through a partnership with Brendle Group, aims to reduce water use and costs for commercial and municipal properties. 

Northern Integrated Supply Project Moves Forward With Windsor Park Dedication

Local officials and residents collectively cheered and smiled for the camera on Oct. 29 as the ribbon was cut at the Eastman Park Wetland Experience in Windsor.

Last lift of clay being placed on saddle dam

Saddle Dam at Chimney Hollow Reservoir Nears Completion

The $10 million Chimney Hollow saddle dam, 2.5 miles south of the main dam at the head of the valley, is slated for completion in December.

Earl Phipps, Northern Water's third general manager

From the Archives: Earl Phipps, Appointed as General Manager 50 Years Ago This Month

Fifty years ago this month, Northern Water’s third general manager in its history was appointed to office.