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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Some Colorado communities have already seen the damaging effects of dried-up land and struggling economies due to water exports. By 2050, Colorado could lose 1,000 square miles of irrigated farmland.

While collecting and propagating seeds requires time and patience, the results are rewarding whether you collect from your own garden or a friend.