McPhee Reservoir

March 6, 2010--Legislature OKs senator's energy bill (Durango Herald)

Sen. Bruce Whitehead's renewable energy bill passed the Legislature on Friday in a 21-13 vote, but even before it passed, the bill generated enough heat to raise temperatures in the Senate. House Bill 1001 lifts the renewable power standard for Colorado's biggest utilities to 30 percent by 2020. It is one of Gov.

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.

January 12, 2010--Funds add to McPhee marina (Cortez Journal)

Eight years after a fire tore through the McPhee Reservoir marina, the area will receive some much needed development due to the work of the McPhee Breakwater Project, Montezuma County and grants from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

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.

Recreation At Southwest Colorado Federal Reservoirs

Federal reservoirs in southwest Colorado include: Lemon, Jackson Gulch, McPhee, Lake Nighthorse, and Vallecito. The history of recreation at these federal reservoirs is both old and new.

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.
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