Animas-La Plata Project
A Matter of 10,000 Acre-Feet
As many are aware, the Animas-La Plata (A-LP) project, which was authorized in 1968 through the Colorado River Basin Storage Project Act at 191,200 acre-feet (AF) of depletion[1], was reduced to 57,100 AF in 2000 as part as part of the Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act.
- A-LP Water Conservancy District
- Animas-La Plata Project
- Colorado Water Conservation Board
- La Plata Water Conservation District
- Lake Nighthorse
- Navajo Nation
- San Juan Water Commission
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe
- State of Colorado
- Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe.
- Current Events/Issues
- Newsletter Article
- Winter 2009
August 7, 2009--Water district talks of A-LP recreation (Durango Herald)
A committee that took on the job of bringing recreation to Lake Nighthorse when the case seemed hopeless, picked up some moral support Thursday, but, more importantly, some financial backing.
- Agriculture
- Animas La Plata Water Conservancy District
- Animas River
- Animas-La Plata Project
- Colorado
- Colorado State Parks
- Invasive Species
- Irrigation
- Lake Nighthorse
- New Mexico
- Press Clippings
- Quagga Mussels
- Recreation
- Southwestern Water Conservation District
- Water Storage
- Water Supply
- Zebra Mussels
August 2, 2009--Water project near Dryside taking shape (Durango Herald)
The first piece of hardware in a network of pumps, a water-treatment plant, storage tanks and distribution lines to bring drinking water to residents in arid southwest La Plata County is in place.
July 30, 2009--Farmington to build water pipline to Navajo tribe (Denver Post)
Farmington plans to sell water to the Navajo Nation through a $6.2 million pipeline and water tank funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
July 23, 2009--Lake Nighthorse now 20% full (Durango Herald)
As the flow in the Animas River slumps during mid-summer, engineers will take a break pumping water into Lake Nighthorse to check the structural stability of the dam.
July 18, 2009--City considers revising code for stormwater (Durango Herald)
As monsoon season approaches, the city of Durango is proposing revisions to the city code as it pertains to stormwater runoff control at construction sites and during post-construction.
July 16, 2009--Rec plans move ahead (Durango Herald)
Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District trustees have pledged $25,000 toward hiring a consultant to produce a recreation plan for a regional playground at Lake Nighthorse.
- Animas River
- Animas-La Plata Project
- Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District
- Colorado
- Colorado State Parks
- Great Outdoors Colorado
- Lake Nighthorse
- National Park Service
- New Mexico
- Northwest New Mexico Water Rights Settlement Act
- Press Clippings
- Recreation
- Southwestern Colorado Water Conservation District
- Water Rights
- Water Storage
- Water Supply
July 12, 2009--City wants seat on A-LP board (Durango Herald)
As the city of Durango becomes increasingly involved in matters concerning the Animas-La Plata Project, its leaders say they want their voice heard in decisionmaking.
June 9, 2009--District looks at sources for drinking-water project (Durango Herald)
Pulling water from the Animas-La Plata Project and Los Pinos River at Bayfield emerged as top options Monday night when the La Plata Archuleta Water District met at the Oxford Grange.
June 5, 2009--New dam chief puts emphasis on efficiency (Durango Herald)
President Barack Obama's "change" theme applies even to the Bureau of Reclamation, the agency's new chief said Thursday.
