Jun 06, 2008
Tentative agreement reached on water flows
from the Delta County Independent "The seven-year lawsuit over water flows through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is closer to resolution..."
Water Agreement to Benefit Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Jun 09, 2008
The conservation groups involved in the federal case and the water rights negotiations include Environmental Defense Fund, High Country Citizens’ Alliance, National Parks Conservation Association, The Wilderness Society, Trout Unlimited, Western Colorado Congress, and Western Slope Environmental Resource Council, and Western Resource Advocates. “It has been a good example of what groups can do when they join together,” said Drew Peternell, Director of Trout Unlimited’s Colorado Water Project.
55,000 acres on Roan up for lease
Phillip YatesGlenwood Springs correspondent Aspen, CO Colorado June 10, 2008
But Corey Fisher, energy field coordinator for Trout Unlimited, said his group was disappointed that BLM is moving forward with its current plan because it doesn't provide the level of protection that fish, wildlife, angling and hunting values on the Roan Plateau warrant.
Fisher said a critical concern for his group is the viability of the Colorado River cutthroat trout. However, the BLM's current plan would allow for development in the fish's watershed areas, he said.
"It disappointing that the BLM is obstinately moving forward with its plan when hunters, anglers, local townships, the governor and everyone in this area thinks there is a better way forward," Fisher said. http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20080610/NEWS/347280190
Gas board expects an earful
Monday, June 09, 2008
Joining in with the bowhunters association in urging support for the regulations was Colorado Trout Unlimited, Colorado Wildlife Federation and some retired officials with the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2008/06/09/061008_1a_energy_main.html
New Law Requires Developers to Prove Adequate Water Supply
Jun 06, 2008
DENVER – On May 29, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law House Bill 1141 – a new law which will require developers of projects that contain more than 50 units prove the development will have an adequate water supply.
According to Drew Peternell, director of Trout Unlimited’s Colorado Water Project, housing developments that are built without adequately addressing water supply, the cost to homeowners and local governments can be enormous.
Grand County agenda focuses on [zebra mussels], water issues, beetle kill mitigation
Tentative deal reached in Gunnison River water rights battle!
State and federal officials, water users and conservation groups have reached a tentative agreement in a 30-year legal battle over the river that flows through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in western Colorado... http://www.examiner.com/a-1428900~Tentative_deal_reached_in_Gunnison_River_water_rights_battle.html
The politics of oil shale
[Stand-by to pull your hair out. ED]
Fortune [magazine] talks to Sens. Orrin Hatch and Wayne Allard about the roadblocks to oil shale production.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/06/news/economy/birger_shale.fortune/?postversion=2008060614
Town of Fraser approves guided fishing on Fraser River
The Fraser Board of Trustees voted 6-1 Wednesday night to allow commercial fly-fishing on the Fraser River. Trustee Joyce Burford voted against it....
