Current Theme: BASIN April, 2008 News Reports
News about Boulder Creek Watershed Issues
NCWCD NISP proposal EIS
released by the Army Corp of Engineers
(4/30/08)
Boulder's flood impact mitigation programs
may
further increase discounts on FEMA flood insurance premiums
(4/30/08)
Western Slope communities continue to prepare for potential spring flooding
(4/29/08)
Longmont council members hear residents concerns over WNV adulticide spraying
(4/28/08)
Some smaller water providers stuggle with tightening water quality standards
(4/27/08)
Rising price of water rights changing economics of Front Range agriculture
(4/27/08)
Western water district, goverments and businesses team to monitor Piceance Basin water quality
(4/26/08)
Boulder County Public Health warns of Hantavirus risk from deer mice
(4/25/08)
Agreement on sediment control allows Roan Plateau gas pipeline constuction to proceed
(4/26/08)
St. Vrain Anglers work to restore trout fishery between Lyons and Longmont
(4/24/08)
UCS survey finds hundreds of EPA scientists report political interference
(4/24/08)
Red Flag Warnings indicating critical fire weather conditions raised for much of Colorado including Boulder County
(4/23/08)
Denver Water confirms summer outdoor watering restrictions to begin May 1st
(4/23/08)
Weather modification experts call for more federal research funding
(4/23/08)
HR 1280
,
a bill protecting water rights temporarily leased to maintain instream flows, signed into law
(4/22/08)
Fire district officials concerned over similtaneous fires work to improve pressure in Mead's water systems
(4/22/08)
High winds results in drowning of recreational boater on Boulder Reservior
(4/21/08)
Firefighters quickly control 2 acre wildfire in Settlers' Park west of downtown Boulder
(4/21/08)
Colorado Collage has posted the 5th annual
State of the Rockies Report for 2008
(4/19/08)
Poudre River added to most endangered rivers list over NISP project
(4/17/08)
Erie begins design phase of new water reclamation plant to come online in 2010
(4/16/08)
Colorado AG seeks halt of Roan gas pipeline over sediment runoff concerns
(4/15/08)
Above average mountain snowpack prompts concern over spring flooding
(4/15/08)
Salazar shepherds "produced water" bill though Senate to encourage use of CBM water
(4/14/08)
Two legislative efforts (HB 1030 & HB 1044) to assist suspended South Platte ag wells both failed in 2008 session
(4/12/08)
NCWCD increases Colorado-Big Thompson transmountain water diversion quota to 70%
(4/12/08)
Proposed
CO Senate Bill 08-221
would authorize
state backed bonds to water districts for forest management projects to protect watersheds
(4/11/08)
US Senate passes funding for interstate Platte Recover plan
(4/11/08)
Proposed Clean Water Recovery Act to restore federal jursidiction over nations surface waters proves controversial in western US
(4/10/08)
NCWCD sets 60% quota & reports cautionary optimism regarding summer water supply though soil mostures levels are well below average on the eastern plains
(4/10/08)
Longmont utilities assure residents water supply is safe from pharmaceutical contaimination even without testing
(4/10/08)
Federal afficals and NAS convene study on CBM impacts on surface and groundwater
(4/09/08)
Gov. Ritter names three CO Water Conservation Board appointees including veteran river rafting outfitter
(4/10/08)
USGS research suggests glacier melt may be a source of increased RMNP aquatic nitrogen
(4/08/08)
Approval of energy development near Project Rulison nuclear blast site appears questionable following open records review
(4/08/08)
Controversy over NISP Glade Park Dam proposal clear at public forum
(4/08/08)
Effectiveness of houshold water filters on trace pharmaceuticals uncertain
(4/07/08)
Reaction to USFS plan to restore native trout to Long Draw reservoir mixed
(4/07/08)
The LTER March, 2008 Niwot Ridge snowpack is report now available
(4/04/08)
CU and city of Boulder plan first of monthly flood alert tests for Monday, April 7th
(4/04/08)
Plague infected fleas detected in prarie dogs colonies near Gunbarrel
(4/03/08)
Boulder's Environmental Affairs report city only half way to achieving Kyoto Protocal emissions targets
(4/03/08)
Erie voters approve water supply fluoridation
(4/02/08)
Draft of controversial new oil & gas development regulations released
(4/01/08)
Colorado Supreme court upholds ruling regulating withdrawals from confined aquifer
(4/01/08)
Douglas County master plan envisions 5150 new urban acres with 7,000 to 11,000 new homes
(4/01/08)
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