The greenback cutthroat trout is Colorado’s state fish, a threatened species restricted to a few lakes and streams in and around Rocky Mountain National Park, and the upper Arkansas River. Read More
CTU is making a difference through advocacy on water quality standards for each of the state's basins and on specific issues including water temperature. Volunteer water quality monitoring is also key. In 2007, focus is on water quality standards for the Arkansas & Rio Grande watersheds. Read More
The Roan Plateau is a high-value wildlife and fish habitat and home to core conservation populations of Colorado River cutthroat trout. The BLM's new plan for oil and gas development on the Plateau puts those resources at risk.Read More
Moffat: It doesn't have to be that way
Drew Peternell, director of TU's Colorado Water Project, recently wrote about Denver's proposed Moffat project in the Denver Post:
"It's true that many conservation groups oppose Denver's Moffat project as it is currently envisioned — and for good reason. Denver already takes 65 percent of the natural flow of the Fraser River. Under the Moffat proposal, Denver would take another 20 percent of the Fraser's water. It's also true, however, that the Moffat project offers an opportunity for Denver to embrace a balanced water solution, one that meets the needs of Denver's citizens while preserving rivers and communities on Colorado's Western Slope." read more
Take Action Now to Save the Fraser River
and Colorado River Headwaters
To ensure sustained flows and healthy habitat that support fish, wildlife, and local communities, please ask Denver Water and the US Army Corps of Engineers to require mitigation for the Moffat Firming Project.
Read more about the proposed Moffat Project and how you can go on the record to help save the Fraser River and Upper Colorado River headwaters.
Also, don't forget to join the "Save the Colorado River--Don't Flatline the Fraser" Facebook Group!
Commercial rafting bill moves to final reading
"The Colorado House approved House Bill 10-1188 on a voice vote Friday to clarify that commercial rafting companies have the right to float down a historically run stretch of river, even if they have incidental contact with rocks and the river banks, and that they have the right to portage across private property to avoid hazardous obstacles in the river." Read the Aspen Daily News story by Brent Gardner-Smith