Water Planning
February 27, 2008--Water utilities eye change in climate (Rocky Mountain News)
Denver Water and seven of the nation's largest water utilities are joining forces to help battle climate change and protect water supplies.
January 9, 2008--Snow holds off drought, but will it last? (Pueblo Chieftain)
Storms in late 2007, coupled with massive snowfall this week, pulled Colorado out of drought conditions, surprising state weather watchers.
November 11, 2007--Candidates spare few words for water (AP)
When it comes to water, the 2008 presidential candidates are remarkably parched for words.
October 27, 2007--Democrats urge bush to OK water projects (New York Times)
Democratic leaders in Congress have sent President Bush a veto-proof bill to authorize spending $23 billion in water projects, having waited more than a month to request his signature on a measure
Colorado Water Congress 2007 Summer Convention (Steamboat Springs, CO)
Submitted by denise on July 2, 2007 - 4:19pm.The 2007 Colorado Water Congress Summer Convention will focus on climate change and water policy.
December 29, 2006: Bush Signs Rural Water Bill (Durango Herald)
Legislation that aims to help rural communities establish reliable water services has been signed into law by President Bush. The bill allows communities to receive help with their water planning and infrasturcure. The Rural Water Supply Act directs the U.S. Interior Department, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to establish a program to plan, design and construct rural water-supply projects. The act authorizes $15 million a year for planning new infrastructure and establishes a loan-guarantee program to help communities finance water projects and pay for maintenance on existing systems.
