/tags/water Water en-US Copyright ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-06-18/summit-county-is-nearing-when-its-snowpack-measuring-sites-hit-0-hows-the-melt-off-this-year-as-a-heat-wave-nears A healthy stream of snowstorms starting in late-October helped build and maintain snowpack levels above the historic average until mid-April, when unseasonably warm weather and a lack of storms caused the snowpack to deplete and drop below normal ahead of the date when levels typically peak. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-06-18/summit-county-is-nearing-when-its-snowpack-measuring-sites-hit-0-hows-the-melt-off-this-year-as-a-heat-wave-nears Staff Report, Summit Daily /news/2025-06-13/the-catch-up-ice-protests-water-lawsuits-and-a-payout-for-college-athletes Each week, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out! Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:25:23 GMT /news/2025-06-13/the-catch-up-ice-protests-water-lawsuits-and-a-payout-for-college-athletes Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2025-06-09/firestone-sues-central-weld-water-to-keep-taps-flowing A Weld District Court judge has granted the Town of Firestone’s request for a temporary restraining order that prevents the Central Weld County Water District from cutting off water service to the town. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:39:23 GMT /news/2025-06-09/firestone-sues-central-weld-water-to-keep-taps-flowing Christopher Wood, BizWest /news/2025-06-06/with-colorado-river-negotiators-in-a-conclave-other-experts-are-on-the-outside-looking-in Water experts gathered at the University of Colorado, Boulder for talks about the future of the Colorado River. Top policymakers were notably absent. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:01:54 GMT /news/2025-06-06/with-colorado-river-negotiators-in-a-conclave-other-experts-are-on-the-outside-looking-in Alex Hager /2025-06-02/ai-data-centers-growing-drought-stricken-mountain-west-analysis A new analysis shows more than two-thirds of data centers built – or in development – since 2022 are in drought-prone areas, including parts of the Mountain West. Experts warn this could strain water supplies for cities and farmers. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:05:34 GMT /2025-06-02/ai-data-centers-growing-drought-stricken-mountain-west-analysis Kaleb Roedel /news/2025-05-30/the-catch-up-the-latest-kids-count-report-tracking-pfas-in-fish-and-boulders-osprey-cam Each week, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out! Fri, 30 May 2025 16:49:14 GMT /news/2025-05-30/the-catch-up-the-latest-kids-count-report-tracking-pfas-in-fish-and-boulders-osprey-cam Nikole Robinson Carroll /2025-05-28/rapid-spring-heatwave-snowmelt-rocky-mountains-fire-danger-water-supply-issues Spring heat waves could mean increased fire danger and more strain on water supplies. Wed, 28 May 2025 17:24:29 GMT /2025-05-28/rapid-spring-heatwave-snowmelt-rocky-mountains-fire-danger-water-supply-issues Hanna Merzbach /news/2025-05-24/colorado-river-water-users-want-to-collaborate-on-conservation-but-they-need-updated-infrastructure-to-make-it-happen Farmers and ranchers in Western Colorado rely heavily on the Colorado River to irrigate their crops. Groups like the Colorado Water Trust want to make it as easy as possible for these water users to participate in conservation efforts, but aging infrastructure can be a barrier. Sat, 24 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-05-24/colorado-river-water-users-want-to-collaborate-on-conservation-but-they-need-updated-infrastructure-to-make-it-happen Caroline Llanes /news/2025-05-18/ditch-democracy-northern-new-mexicos-acequia-culture In the high desert of rural Taos County, a complex web of irrigation ditches has nourished the region for centuries. But adapting Western water law for a historic, community-led system can create complications. Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /news/2025-05-18/ditch-democracy-northern-new-mexicos-acequia-culture Ilana Newman /2025-05-15/snowmelt-study-improve-water-supply-predictions-water-managers-farmers For decades, hydrologists believed most spring snowmelt rapidly enters rivers and streams. But a new study from the University of Utah shows that most of it spends years as groundwater before it spills into reservoirs – new research that could help western water managers and farmers better plan each year. Thu, 15 May 2025 17:57:53 GMT /2025-05-15/snowmelt-study-improve-water-supply-predictions-water-managers-farmers Kaleb Roedel