Tag: Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District
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Colorado group to battle water speculation, profiteering
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s anti-speculation water laws are considered some of the toughest in the West. Still, state lawmakers worry those laws may not go far enough to prevent water profiteering. Now, an 18-member work group charged with…
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Aurora spends millions to tap South Platte River farm water
Thirsty Front Range Colorado cities continue to drive the market for South Platte River farm water, with Aurora announcing two major deals to acquire farms and their associated water rights for $43.7 million. One deal involves the $16.7 million purchase of a small ditch company near Merino, as well as 1,200 acres of land. The…