Water /tags/water Water en-US Copyright ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ®/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:01:54 GMT With Colorado River negotiators in a ‘conclave,’ other experts are on the outside looking in /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 AI-driven data centers are growing in the drought-stricken Mountain West, analysis finds /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 The Catch Up: The latest Kids Count report, tracking PFAS in fish and Boulder's osprey cam /news/2025-05-30/the-catch-up-the-latest-kids-count-report-tracking-pfas-in-fish-and-boulders-osprey-cam Each week, ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® 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 Rapid snowmelt in mountains could spell trouble for the Mountain West /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 Colorado River water users want to collaborate on conservation — but they need updated infrastructure to make it happen /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 Ditch democracy: Northern New Mexico's acequia culture /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 New snowmelt study could improve water supply predictions for water managers and farmers /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 Want to plant water-efficient landscaping but worried your HOA won’t like it? State law is on your side /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-23/want-to-plant-water-efficient-landscaping-but-worried-your-hoa-wont-like-it-state-law-is-on-your-side Homeowners’ associations in Colorado have not always been supportive when residents want to install drought-tolerant landscaping. That’s why, in recent years, state lawmakers passed a handful of laws that make it easier for homeowners to make their yards more water-efficient – even when the local HOA might not like the looks of it. We learn more about these sometimes-overlooked laws on today's In The NoCo. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-23/want-to-plant-water-efficient-landscaping-but-worried-your-hoa-wont-like-it-state-law-is-on-your-side In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery Native American group creates free online resource for tribal water law information and updates /2025-04-22/native-american-group-creates-free-online-resource-for-tribal-water-law-information-and-updates A Native American law group has launched a free online resource to help tribal nations obtain legal information about their water rights. This comes at a time when tribes face increasing water challenges. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:15:33 GMT /2025-04-22/native-american-group-creates-free-online-resource-for-tribal-water-law-information-and-updates Kaleb Roedel Colorado doesn’t know how much water it has. This CU scientist is kayaking to find out. /news/2025-04-08/colorado-doesnt-know-how-much-water-it-has-this-cu-scientist-is-kayaking-to-find-out University of Colorado hydrologist Toby Minear captures river flow data with the NASA satellite he helped develop. Then he runs rivers to double check its work. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Tracy Ross and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:49:27 GMT /news/2025-04-08/colorado-doesnt-know-how-much-water-it-has-this-cu-scientist-is-kayaking-to-find-out Tracy Ross, The Colorado Sun