Jerd Smith

Many of Colorado's rivers and streams are intermittent and ephemeral, making their classification under the Clean Water Act difficult. Credit: Jerd Smith

Colorado AG, top water quality regulator vow to challenge new Clean Water Act rule

May 6, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Streets are empty in Central City, with casinos shuttered and hundreds of workers layed-off. The pandemic is bad news for the state's new sports-betting tax , which was to have helped fund the Colorado Water Plan. April 21, 2020. Credit: Jerd Smith

New gambling tax revenue forecasts in free fall; cash for water plan in limbo

April 22, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Snow on Vail Pass. Credit: Creative Commons

Critical April snowpack above average, but potential for dry spring causes concern

April 8, 2020 by Jerd Smith

The South Platte River near Evans. A new study indicates that a proposal to create a regional water system on the South Platte River is feasible. Credit: Jerd Smith

Study: $3.2B-plus collaborative water system on South Platte River could work, may signal new era of cooperation

April 1, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Workers put finishing touches on Denver Water's new super-sustainable administrative complex last summer. As COVID-19 cases spread,Denver and other utilities have enacted emergency operation protocols to protect workers and to keep water treatment and delivery systems operating. Credit: Jerd Smith

Colorado water utilities race to protect workers from COVID-19 as they declare tap water safe

March 18, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Lake Powell would become home to a special 500,000 acre foot drought pool if Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico agree to save enough water to fill it. Credit: Creative Commons

Colorado River drought study advances as participants call for fairness between cities, ranches

March 11, 2020 by Jerd Smith

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