Drought Response Information Project (DRIP)
The Drought Response Information Project is a cooperative effort between the water providers in the Grand Valley to educate and inform water consumers about drought, how to use water wisely in your home, business, and landscape, and to keep consumers updated in the latest in water supply and drought information. Our members include the City... Read More
Colorado Foundation of Water Education & the “Vine to Wine” Tour
Foundation of Water Education hosted the “Vine to Wine” Tour on July 23rd and 24th at the beautiful Palisade, Colorado. The Tour was attended by 38 water professionals from across the State of Colorado that focused on agriculture and agtourism in the Grand Valley. The picture above show’s the attendees listening to guest speakers: Bruce Talbott (Talbott Farms)... Read More
Colorado State Park Rocket Launch
The Colorado River and the Gunnison River are responsible for shaping Grand Valley’s past, present and future. From flooding to drought, to agriculture to municipal; water will always remain the lifeline to the West. Campers at the Fruita State Park and Island Acres State Park participated in a presentation by Ute Water on the history... Read More
CRWA Nomination for Water System of the Year 2015
And the Water System of the Year goes to the Ute Water Treatment Plant. Colorado Rural Water Association recognized the Ute Water Treatment Plant for its outstanding efforts. The Ute Water Treatment Plant is located in Palisade, CO and it serves approximately 80,000 customers in the Grand Valley. Ute Water Treatment Plant was built in... Read More
Bump, Set, Spike, and MUDD
Bump, Set, Spike, and MUDD. Two Ute Water teams got dirty for a good cause at the MUDD Volleyball March of Dimes Colorado tournament! Congratulations to one of two Ute Water teams for making it into the final round at the MUDD Volleyball Wrap up tournament in the sand at Volley’s. The funds raised support... Read More
Spreading the Word
As Flo and the Flock get ready to kick off year number two, spreading the “conserve water” word, we wanted to remind everyone to be on the look out for bright pink flamingos. Flo will be all over the Grand Valley again this summer. A typical flamingo flock is only several dozen members. Flocks of up... Read More
January & February Snow Reports
Snow Data for the January 2014 report was collected on 2/11/14. Snow conditions were much better and measurements were taken at all sites. Recent storms helped improve the moisture content over the last months. Snow Data for the February 2014 report was collected on 3/5/14. Snow is average for this time of year.
City of Grand Junction Snow Reports
The snow depth continues to be above normal at 122 percent. Water content is still below average at 82 percent. Due to poor snow conditions, Carson Lake and Chamber Reservoir were not included in the December report. Snow Nov 2013 SNOW December 2014
November 2013 Drought Update
Continued precipitation across much of the state has led to significant improvements in most of Colorado. However the Arkansas basin is still experiencing exceptional, D4, drought conditions. Storage levels are strong and better than they were this time last year, easing concerns of municipal providers. Early season snow has been decent, but long range forecasts... Read More
Shoshone
With the holidays upon us, many of use will be traveling along I-70 past the Shoshone power plant. Compared to other major hydro power projects, Shoshone may not be as significant when it comes to putting power back on the grid. However, “Shoshone” is a biblical word in the water industry. This is a great... Read More
Grand Valley’s Stage I Drought Status Lifted
The Drought Response Information Project (DRIP) placed the Grand Valley under Stage I Drought status in June of 2012. Our community was asked to voluntarily reduce their water usage during a time that snowpack measurements, river flows, reservoir levels and precipitation remained at a record low. In 2013, most communities across the State of Colorado... Read More