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Xeriscape landscape

Plan a Water Efficient Landscape

These landscape elements will help shape your new outdoor space with some flare and interest while keeping water efficiency at the forefront.

Northern Water Board President cuts a ribbon for building dedication

Northern Water Opens New Boardroom, Offices

More than 150 people celebrated the opening of the renovated Northern Water Board of Directors Boardroom and offices on June 13, 2024.

Streamflow in Big Thompson Canyon Expected to be Above Average Through mid-June

Residents and recreationalists urged to maintain awareness of high river conditions

People gathered around table at the Water Efficiency Stakeholder meeting

Water Efficiency Workshop Brings Ideas

More than 60 stakeholders joined the Water Efficiency Department on April 23 for a facilitated interactive workshop to help chart a new regional water ethic for Northern Colorado.

Large spill at Willow Creek Reservoir

Local Forecasts Show Above-Average Snowpack as Runoff Begins

At Northern Water, water resources personnel capture data from snowpack, reservoirs and other precipitation sources to forecast streamflows and water availability for the peak use season and beyond.

Sediment at the bottom of the Hansen Feeder Canal

Crews Remove Nearly 1,000 Tons of Sediment from Section of Canal

Distributions Department crews for Northern Water were reminded this spring about the power of rivers to move more than just water.

Watson Lake with newly constructed fish bypass

From The Archives: A New Way for Fish to Bypass a Diversion Dam

Five years ago this month, a new piece of river infrastructure was dedicated on the Poudre River to reconnect a reach that had been blocked by a low-head diversion dam.

Landscape Design Resources Available for HOAs

Northern Water’s Sustainable Landscape Templates (SLTs) have become a great option to assist homeowners associations’ (HOAs) in meeting new legislative requirements.

water flower in Hansen Feeder Canal

Regional Pool Allocation Set at 15,000 Acre-feet; Sealed Bids Due 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16

The Northern Water Board of Directors allocated 15,000 acre-feet of Regional Pool Program (RPP) water during its May 9, 2024, Board meeting.