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Horsetooth Reservoir at Sunset

From the Archives: A Diamond Anniversary at Horsetooth Reservoir

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Reclamation took to social media to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Horsetooth Reservoir.

The Colorado River Connectivity Channel that connects two segments of the Colorado River near Windy Gap Reservoir

Colorado River Connectivity Channel Construction to Resume

A major project to build a channel to connect two segments of the Colorado River in Grand County will get some major finishing touches in coming weeks.

Young child looks through magnifying glass for pollinators in the Conservation Gardens

Northern Water Hosts Youth Event Showcasing Pollinators

Northern Water hosted local advocacy nonprofit The Bees Waggle on July 10 for a Kid’s Pollinator Workshop.

The Alexander Mountain Fire seen in the distance north of the Flatiron Penstocks west of Loveland

Front Range Fires Generate Regional Response

A fire burning west of Loveland and one burning south of Carter Lake have prompted a regional response from federal, state and local agencies, including Northern Water.

Inspect Sprinkler Systems for Efficient Use During Heat

As temperatures rise across the state, landscapes react to the weather and require increased water usage. Irrigating properly ensures the landscape stays protected from heat.

Grant project at first congregational church in Greeley, July 2023

Northern Water Awards Over $300,000 in Water-Efficient Grants

Northern Water recently awarded just over $300,000 in grants to 19 new projects through the Water-Efficient Landscape Grant Program.

Colorado River headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park in early June

Colorado-Big Thompson Project Reservoirs Fill with Seasonal Runoff

Above-average temperatures throughout Northern Colorado in June have accelerated snowmelt and runoff into Colorado-Big Thompson Project reservoirs.

NISP Lead Project Manager speaks to a tour group at the future site of Glade Reservoir.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project, NISP Receive State Conservation Board Financing

New legislation to provide state financing help for two Northern Colorado water projects has been signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis.

Keeping C-BT Infrastructure Clean Takes Ingenuity

Sometimes keeping things clean on the C-BT Project means being creative to get to those “hard to reach” spots.