Dolores Water Conservancy District

March 6, 2010--McPhee storage spurs water war (Cortez Journal)

As winter melts into spring and McPhee Reservoir begins its slow ascent to full capacity, the placid waters conceal a raging battle with the hallmarks of history. Two major water providers, Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co.

December 22, 2009--Water debate continues (Cortez Journal)

Settlement talks between Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. and the Dolores Water Conservancy District have reached the end of the year without resolution after a series of postponed meetings and anti-climactic hearings. MVIC filed suit against the conservancy district and the U.S.

December 12, 2009--Storm helps water levels (Cortez Journal)

After a major storm dumped large amounts of snow on the area, things are starting to look up for Montezuma County's reservoirs. Following months of little to no precipitation, Monday and Tuesday's storm system brought needed moisture to the area, offering hope the winter snowpack and spring run-off will be better than anticipated.

November 14, 2009--DWCD approves Rico water request (Cortez Journal)

The Dolores Water Conservancy District Board of Directors unanimously approved a request from Rico representatives Thursday night to divert water from underground sources off the Dolores River for municipal use.

October 6, 2009--Water dispute seeks settlement (Cortez Journal)

A water-rights battle that began in June between two major providers in Montezuma County might be heading toward calmer waters. Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. filed a lawsuit June 5 in U.S. District Court against the Dolores Water Conservancy District and the U.S.

Trillions of Western Mussels

The picture at left depicts quagga mussels removed from the Mississippi River lock and dam number 7 (2001). This invasive species has inundated waterways east of the 100th meridian.

June 6, 2009--Water war fills to brim (Cortez Journal)

A battle between two major water providers in Montezuma County has flowed all the way to U.S. District Court in Denver. Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co.

March 9, 2009--Cloud seeder harvests rain for water conservancy district (Cortez Journal)

Keeping clouds heavy with precipitation is Larry Hjermstad's forte. The Durango-based weather wizard has been conducting his magic on Colorado clouds for more than 30 years by "seeding" the sky with a material known as silver iodide. This compound is used to augment the amount of precipitation coming from a cloud system, creating additional snowfall over certain areas.

December 18, 2008--Group works on river plan (Cortez Journal)

Roughly 50 interested residents from Cortez, Dolores, Dove Creek and beyond braved Monday's snowstorm to meet for the first Lower Dolores Management Plan Working Group meeting.
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