Larry Morandi

Larry Morandi was formerly director of State Policy Research with the National Conference of State Legislatures in Denver, and is a frequent contributor to Fresh Water News. He can be reached at larrymorandi@comcast.net.

Colorado lawmakers this session have approved three bills that boost environmental flows and protect certain uses of ranch water. Credit: Jerd Smith

Colorado streams get major bipartisan boost from lawmakers

March 4, 2020 by Larry Morandi

Visitors and lawmakers in Colorado State Capitol. Spring of 2019. Credit: Jerd Smith

New bills on water speculation, land use and instream flows advance at Colorado Capitol

February 12, 2020 by Larry Morandi

Colorado State Capitol. Credit: Jerd Smith

Colorado lawmakers to tackle Colorado River issues, funding water projects, and environmental streamflows in 2020

December 23, 2019 by Larry Morandi

The roller dam on the Colorado River west of Glenwood Springs. Credit: Grand Valley Water Users Association

Lawmakers question efforts to fill new Lake Powell drought pool

September 25, 2019 by Larry Morandi

Trout Core Knowledge Teacher Courtney Petros discusses the work of Colorado lawmakers with her fourth grade students on May 3, the last day of the session. The Fort Collins school brings students to the legislature each year on closing day. Credit: Jerd Smith

It’s a wrap: Colorado lawmakers approve drought work, water plan funding, and more

May 8, 2019 by Larry Morandi

Angler on the Roaring Fork River upstream of Basalt in Pitkin County. West Slope voters said yes to millions in new taxes for the Colorado River District. Credit: Jerd Smith, Fresh Water News

Bill expanding Colorado’s innovative instream flow program advances

April 10, 2019 by Larry Morandi

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