Six canoes turned upside down sit on a dry lakebed.
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Denver Board of Water Commissioners declares Stage 1 drought, implements mandatory watering restrictions
Declaration seeks 20% reduction in water use; officials stress keeping automatic systems off until mid- to late-May.
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March 25, 2026 | By: TAP Staff
reservoir chart 07 13 2026 showing reservoirs at 78% full
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Denver Water supply and water use update
July 13, 2026, water supply and water use update for Denver Water’s system.
July 13, 2026 | By: TAP Staff
A plume of smoke from a massive wildfire is lit by the setting sun.
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Denver Board of Water Commissioners endorses wildfire risk reduction and conservation ballot initiative
Proposed Proposition 308 would set aside certain tax revenues to cut risk of catastrophic wildfire and restore lands.
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July 8, 2026 | By: TAP Staff
Nathan Elder, manager of water supply for Denver Water, reviews 2019 snow charts.
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A letter: From a student of drought, to managing through one
Nathan Elder studied Colorado’s 2002-03 drought. Now, he's water supply manager for 1.5 million people.
July 6, 2026 | By: Guest Contributor
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