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Northern Water Releases 2024 Annual Report
Northern Water has released its Annual Report, highlighting the activities of the organization in 2024 and offering a glimpse into 2025.

Work Continues at Chimney Hollow Despite Wintry Conditions
While the weather has put a pause to some of the work at Chimney Hollow Reservoir, plenty of activity is happening to bring the reservoir to completion this summer.

Target on Northeastern Colorado as “Sacrifice Zone” Is Long Standing Issue
In the 1990s, then Governor Romer authorized the Metropolitan Water Supply Investigation (MWSI) to research opportunities for meeting the future water needs of Colorado’s growing Front Range.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Setting the Stage for Chimney Hollow Reservoir
On Feb. 6, 1989, a judge granted an absolute decree to the Municipal Subdistrict that would allow it to pump water from Windy Gap Reservoir and then store that water.

Lawsuit Settlement Clears the Way for NISP Construction
Northern Water and Save the Poudre have reached a settlement to the lawsuit challenging the federal permit issued for NISP, clearing the way for the construction of the vital water supply project.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Northern Colorado Supplies Targeted in Study of Denver Metro Area Water Supply Options
Before the Basin Roundtables and Colorado Water Plan, there was an attempt to discuss options for meeting the growing “gap” between water supplies and demands in the Denver Metro Area.

Solar Power Use on Campus
Designing and building a LEED Silver certified campus is no easy feat, but it was a priority for Northern Water.
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Gardening for Biodiverse Landscapes
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Why Preserve Regional Water Supplies? We’ve Got Your Answers
When Northern Water introduced its initiative to protect native water supplies from moving beyond Northern Colorado, we knew the issue would be a complex one for many.