West Slope Water Resources
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West Slope’s most important resource – water.
Recent News
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…
Sixth Annual West Slope Water Summit
SAVE THE DATE: Sixth Annual West Slope Water Summit MONTROSE, COLO.–Join Montrose County, the Colorado River District, and Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association for the sixth annual West Slope Water…
2024 West Slope Water Summit Save the Date
Mark your calendars for the 2024 West Slope Water Summit scheduled for November 14, 2024 from 8am – 2pm at the Montrose County Event Center in Montrose, CO. More information…
2023 West Slope Water Summit
Watch the 2023 Water Summit Recording To view the full livestream of the 2023 Water Summit, please visit the Montrose County YouTube channel. Persevere to Prioritize Agenda 9am Sue Hansen…
From the Colorado Sun: 6 southern Colorado counties, facing drought and thirsty neighbors, move to block water exports
Originally published in the Colorado Sun on July 3, 2023 by Shannon Mullane. ALAMOSA — County officials in the San Luis Valley are adamant: They want their water to stay in…