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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.