Economic Value of Water

May 19, 2010--Water study wins few Western Slope fans (Grand Junction Sentinel)

An economic study that said the Front Range generates 18 times the economic value that the Western Slope does from an acre-foot of water was called “inflammatory” Tuesday by Western Slope water users.


May 18, 2010--Study points up competition for West’s water (Grand Junction Sentinel)

Water shipped to the Front Range packs far greater economic punch than water allowed to run West, according to a study that says a “water gap” separating the state’s supplies from its demands is fast developing. The study amounts to a “wake-up call” for West Slope residents and businesses, Hannah Holm of the water association said.


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