Reservoirs

Dire: Northern Water Sounds Alarm Over Water Resources

Nathan Heffel — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:24:20 +0000

Have you been left with the feeling there hasn’t been enough snow or that winter never really arrived? You’re not alone.

As Reservoirs Dwindle, Water Managers Wait And Hope For Winter Storms

Nathan Heffel — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Normally you would need a paddle to get to the middle of Horestooth Reservoir just west of Fort Collins. Right now you can almost walk there; the reservoir is only 40 percent full.

30,000 Will Vote On Water Measure 4A

Nathan Heffel — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:17:55 +0000

In addition to electing a president, some 30,000 voters in Adams, Weld and Morgan counties are being asked to decide the fate of a $60 million bond issue for water storage projects during next Tuesday’s election.

Drought Causes Horsetooth Water Levels to Plummet

Jackie Fortier — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:12:09 +0000

Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins is dropping by about a foot a day.

Fire Changes Course Of Mercury Study

Jessica McDonald — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:25:42 +0000

Scientists already know that mercury can be a hazardous neurotoxin to both fish and anglers chowing down on their catches. But a plan to monitor the way the heavy metal cycles through the environment has taken on a new significance at a reservoir in northern Colorado.