The Denver Post Parker Water & Sanitation District officials announced that construction of the Rueter-Hess Reservoir — which is 180 feet deep and spans 1,400 acres — has reached a stage where water can be received.
Shell drops bid for Yampa River water
Denver Post - Mark Jaffe
Shell Exploration and Production Co. has dropped its bid for a 15 billion- gallon water right on the Yampa River, citing a slowdown in its oil-shale development program. Read more
Denver Angling Society Luncheon
Featured Speaker Kerry CaragharMarch 4th @ the Denver Athletic Club
Join fellow anglers and downtown Denver professionals for "Fishing Within an Hour of Denver." Kerry Caraghar, Fishing Manager at Orvis Cherry Creek, will share some of the best fly fishing day-trips within an hour of the Denver metro area.
$25 includes lunch and keynote presentation. Space is limited, but please forward this announcement to colleagues and friends! RSVP by clicking here or contact Erica Stock estock@tu.org (303) 440-2937.
Denver Angling Society Luncheons are hosted by Colorado Trout Unlimited and occur on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm at the Denver Athletic Club. Visit www.cotrout.org for more information regarding future speakers and events.
And don't forget to also JOIN US NEXT MONTH on April 8th for "Great Colorado Hatches," a riveting presentation by Bill Dvorak of Dvorak Expeditions. Bill will speak about two of Colorado's most legendary hatches: the Arkansas Caddis hatch and the Gunnison Salmonfly hatch.
Travelers Notebook: Time really flies at fishing camp
"Sweet", "incredible," "awesome," "the most fun I've ever had" all come to mind when I think of my time at the Colorado Trout Unlimited River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp. The TU camp has been held in summer annually at a private ranch near Basalt for several years. If every one who attends in coming years has as much fun as I did, it will be around for decades to come. The camp's main focus is to teach coming generations about the importance of conservation through many really fun activities, not the least of which is fly fishing.
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100221/ENTERTAINMENT06/2210307
‘Islands of moisture’
Groups work to restore wildlife protection in wetlands The groups support federal legislation, S.787, which was introduced last year to clarify the Corps role in enforcing the Clean Water Act, said Jim Murphy of the National Wildlife Federation.
The bill, as introduced, would give the Corps permit authority over habitats like those of concern to the wildlife groups.
“The legislation would get regulation back to where it was,” said Steve Moyer of Trout Unlimited.
http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/local/doc4b724b9c061a8133501943.txt
Colorado Trout Unlimited Launches Raffle for Buddy Trip of a Lifetime!
Drawing on June 30, 2010. Trip dates are Sat. Sept. 18 - Tues. Sept. 21, 2010. Ticket price is $20. Raffle Winner and Each of Three Guests Receive:
- Flights to Denver International Airport (continental U.S. only)
- $1,000 shopping spree to Charlie's FlyBox (American Angler's 2009 Retailer of the Year)
- Private flight to Wyoming Guest Ranch
- 4 days premier fishing with a personal guide
- 3 nights lodging and all the amenities at the ranch
- Gourmet meals and hospitality beyond compare
- Commemorative Memory Book and DVD
For more information about the raffle or to purchase a ticket, visit www.cyoraffles.com.
A cleaner Fountain
Pueblo Chieftain Editorial
THE COLORADO Water Quality Control Commission overrode initial recommendations from staffers last week and imposed tougher water quality limits on parts of Fountain Creek. read more
Stream Update From St Vrain Anglers
The St vrain Anglers TU Stream Committee recently met with Boulder County Open Space officials to check in on the status of three Rubicon gates that are being installed on major ditches along the St. Vrain river drainage. Rubicon gates are designed to insure that water, purchased by the cities of Longmont and Lyons to maintain minimum flows in the St. Vrain river, actually flows down the main river channel. A scientific evaluation of the St. Vrain river done by our TU chapter in 2005 to 2006 found that sections of the river were going dry during the winter months due to major ditches diverting the entire river flow. In conjunction with the St. Vrain Corridor Committee, three Rubicon gates were purchased to insure that minimum flows in the river channel were maintained.
We are pleased to announce that one of the rubicon gates is fully operational on the Oligarchy Ditch and the remaining two are partially installed on the Palmerton and Highland Ditches. The ditches should be fully operational by late Spring if all goes well. Maintaining consistent flows in the St. Vrain river is the first step in strengthening the health of the river and the fish and animal life that depend upon the St. Vrain.
Casper should realize pipeline isn't feasible
Star-Tribune Editorial Board
This pipeline is a pipe dream. It isn't going to happen, so there's no need to waste the city's money and time. Read more
Concern About Impact on Dolores River, Existing Water Rights
The Watch Newspapers - by Karen James
TELLURIDE – Three conservation groups and two government agencies have filed statements of opposition against water right permit applications filed by Energy Fuels Resources Corp., which is seeking to build the nation’s first uranium mill in nearly three decades in Paradox Valley. Read more
