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Water sprays from Glen Canyon Dam into the Colorado River
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Confronting Colorado River challenges

Denver Water is joining other utilities and districts to address water shortages on the lifeblood for the southwest.

February 12, 2019 | By: Todd Hartman
Group of five kids smiling.
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Mexican border, Colorado River shape employee’s childhood

Upbringing rooted in Hispanic culture helps talent scout appreciate the value of a diverse workforce.
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September 13, 2022 | By: Ann Baker
The Colorado River at sunset below Glen Canyon Dam on Sept. 21. The seven western states linked to the Colorado River along with the U.S. Department of Reclamation are working on revisions to the 2007 Interim Guidelines which were put in place to preserve and balance water in lakes Powell and Mead. The new plan is scheduled to be implemented Jan. 1, 2026. Photo credit: Denver Water.
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Exploring the Colorado River and Lake Powell

Photo journal gives a firsthand look at the river and lake and shares Denver Water’s connection to the important waterway and reservoir.

October 21, 2020 | By: Jay Adams
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Helping endangered fish on the Colorado River

Denver Water partners with group of reservoir operators to improve river's ecosystem.

July 16, 2019 | By: Jay Adams Bailee Campbell
Lake Powell acts as a sort of savings account for upper-basin states in the Colorado River to store water to send to the lower-basin states. The lighter-colored rock, or "bathtub ring" shows how levels at Lake Powell continue to drop dramatically. Photo credit, Adam Kliczek, Creative Commons.
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Letters to Arizona: Capping Colorado River use

Water crisis in the West could be exacerbated by one utility gaming the system.

April 23, 2018 | By: Steve Snyder
A river runs between two high canyon walls.
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Major municipal water providers act on Colorado River crisis

Several large municipal water providers commit to significant reductions in water use.
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August 24, 2022 | By: TAP Staff
Rafters on the Colorado River
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Confronting the Colorado River crisis up close, in person

A CU law student takes the trip of a lifetime, in preparation for a lifetime of work.
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July 1, 2022 | By: Steve Snyder
Low water levels in Lake Powell reflected in the bathtub ring around the reservoir.
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Stress on the Colorado River forces states to take action

Video series showcases importance of the Colorado River and the challenges ahead.

May 24, 2019 | By: Jay Adams
A river meanders through green fields under clouds and a blue sky.
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Denver Water 'refund' means a big boost to Colorado River flows

How the intricacies of Colorado water agreements make for a big late-season liquid pulse in Kremmling.
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August 23, 2021 | By: TAP Staff