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My Visions for 2040
As a Denver native, I m thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the University of Denver for the Metro Vision 2040 Listening Tour … More »
Forecast: Dry and Warm through 2200 AD
It's not all that uncommon in Colorado's ski zones to see hardy souls zipping down the slopes in tee shirts and other unseasonal attire. All it takes is light breezes, the usual intense sun you get at 8,000 … More »Water Plan: Can Colorado Learn from Texas and California?
The program for the Colorado Water Congress 2012 Annual Convention has been released. The Theme of this year's convention is "The Year of Water Celebration. Our Stories. Our Work. Our Vision." On Friday, … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
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2012: Time to Celebrate Water!
I've been attending the Colorado Water 2012 Coalition meetings for the past two months and it's inspiring to see so many organizations that work on water issues come together to connect Coloradans with their … More »Colorado River Protection Coalition Intervenes Against Flaming Gorge Pipeline
The Colorado River Protection Coalition has released a motion to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to intervene against a preliminary permit application for the proposed Flaming Gorge Pipeline. … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
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Colorado Water 2012- Connecting Coloradans to their water
What is Colorado Water 2012? This organization is focused on Colorado because our colorful state has a responsibility to conserve our pristine, yet fragile headwaters (start of the Colorado River). The … More »The never-ending dilemma: Colorado’s viable water options
Colorado's water supply has a shortage and viable end in sight. The discussion beyond this fact is, how will we obtain enough water for our growing population? Options: Flaming Gorge Pipeline, Pipeline from … More »The Colorado River could go down the drain without your help!
Please help protect the Colorado and Fraser rivers by signing this petition to Defend the Upper Colorado . Soon, the Colorado River could start and end in Colorado if the river is distributed on a large … More »- All Posts by Jackie Ganfield
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Green Certifications Lead to Sustainable Businesses
I attended the Downtown Denver Partnership s (DDP) Member Forum last Thursday, October 20, 2011 which was held at the Embassy Suite s new LEED certified building. The Forum, Certifiably Green: Local … More »What will Colorado do when we run out of water?
The large increase in Colorado s human population has contributed many economic benefits to the state, however this increase in population has created a pressing dilemma on one of our most essential … More »- All Posts by Jackie Ganfield
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The Living Death of the Colorado River
Just out from Yale Environment 360 is this stunning short documentary by Pete McBride about the Colorado River and its prospects. Tag line: "For 6 million years, the Colorado ran to the sea. Since 1998, … More »- All Posts by Tom Prugh
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Final day to say no to the Flaming Gorge Pipeline
How have you contributed to the conservation of water in Colorado today? Take action and protect Colorado s taxpayer money, water prices, and most importantly, the conservation of our natural … More »- All Posts by Jackie Ganfield
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Enjoying the rain? Rainwater collection in Colorado.
With all the wet weather recently, Coloradoans are starting to grow gills and webbed toes. Regardless how you feel about the abnormally rainy summer, the rain prompts the opportunity to discuss rainwater … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
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In honor of the late David Getches
The Alliance would like to honor the late David Getches who was pivotal in the fields of water laws and American Indian rights. Getches passed away at his home in early June. At the time he was the Dean of the … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
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