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State says “yes” to Western Slope plan for Shoshone Power Plant’s water rights; The Colorado Water Conservation Board approved a proposal to use two powerful Colorado River water rights to help the environment
by Shannon Mullane The Colorado Sun 11/20/25 In a momentous decision for the Western Slope, state water officials unanimously approved a controversial proposal to use two coveted Colorado River water…
Registration For the 2025 West Slope Water Summit Has Closed.
The registration for the 2025 West Slope Water Summit has closed. The conference will be live streamed. Please check back at a later date for the link.
2025 West Slope Water Summit – Troubled Waters
MONTROSE, CO – Registration for Western Colorado’s premier water-focused event is now open! Join Montrose County, the Colorado River District, and the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association for the 7th…
West Slope Water Summit
Date: November 13, 2025Time: 7:30am – 12:00pmCost: No cost to attend, but registration is requiredRegistration: Coming Soon!
From the Colorado Sun: Front Range cities step up opposition to $99 million Colorado River water rights purchase
From Shannon Mullane of the Colorado Sun: Western Slope communities, led by the Colorado River District, want to buy the historic Shoshone Power Plant water rights to support their economies…