Fort Collins Coloradoan - by Kevin Duggan • KevinDuggan@coloradoan.com

Proponents say NISP is needed to provide water for future growth. They also say not building the project would ultimately prove more costly for participants as they acquire the water they need.

Critics say the project would cause severe environmental damage to the river. Opponents also say other steps, such as increased conservation, should be taken to meet the region's water needs.

So far the process of crafting an EIS for the project has taken almost six year and cost more than $5 million. Read more