EPA grants Colorado $44.3 million to address “forever chemicals” in drinking water
Colorado is about to receive a large sum of money – to the tune of $44.3 million – to address…
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Colorado’s monthly climate summary for April 2026 shows some relief across parched state
Statewide temperatures were the 13th warmest on record, with cooler and wetter conditions occurring after record-breaking March The Colorado Climate…
EPA announces Colorado to receive $1.5M-plus to protect waterways from sewage overflows
Colorado is set to receive $1.5M-plus from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help address stormwater and sewer infrastructure from…
347 acres acquired adjacent to Red Rocks expands open space in Jefferson County
The Conservation Fund and Jefferson County Parks & Open Space (JCPOS) recently acquired the 347-acre Braun Ranch, a high-priority property…
Former NCAR directors pen response to NSF’s “Dear Colleague Letter”
Jim Hurrell speaks to importance of keeping the atmospheric science lab in Boulder intact On Dec. 17, 2025, the National Science…
Antero Reservoir in Park County closing to recreation in 2026 for drought response
Emergency fish salvage currently operating ahead of planned drainage Denver Water made the decision to close recreation on Antero Reservoir…
Colorado’s rattlesnake “Mega Den” livestream is online for the season
Heading into its third season – the livestream officially launched in summer 2024 – the infamous Colorado rattlesnake “mega den”…
Entirety of unincorporated Boulder County under Stage 1 fire restrictions
It is so dry in Boulder County, Colorado that Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective…
Arctic sea ice maximum extent “statistically” tied lowest peak observed during winter 2025/26
National Snow and Ice Data Center scientists report changes in the ice’s thickness is shrinking too Arctic sea ice likely…
Denver Water declares Stage 1 drought, implements mandatory watering restrictions for summer 2026
At the Denver Board of Water Commissioners’ meeting on March 25, commissioners decided to implement mandatory watering restrictions across its…
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