Tag: South Platte River
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Colorado’s record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is…
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Chill over thrill: 6 spots for river tubing in Colorado this summer
While we earn our Colorado stripes by roaring through whitewater rapids, there’s nothing wrong with taking the slow lane once in a while. And nothing says summer like a relaxing float. Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast member Brayden Newby, front, tries to paddle his way into the current while setting off to float the South…
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South Platte dam demolition to help restore Eleven Mile trout fishery
This fall, backhoes, dump trucks on tracks and other heavy equipment have been digging out an abandoned dam on the South Platte River near Lake George to transform a slow, wide, cattail-choked stretch of water back into a fish-friendly steam. At one point in early October, crews had diverted the river into a 607-foot-long plastic…
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‘Devastating’ damage to beloved Colorado fishery, but outfitters optimistic about recovery
Anglers are coming to grips with the altered state of a beloved fishery between Denver and Colorado Springs — the result of heavy rains sending rock and dirt down the slopes of Cheesman Canyon. “Altered” is how some in the sporting scene would now describe this famed stretch of the South Platte River near Deckers. “Devastating”…
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Denver signs historic agreement on South Platte River restoration
Projects for a face-lift, habitat restoration and flood control along the South Platte River in Denver just received $350 million in federal funding, according to a news release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Representatives from Denver, Adams County, the State of Colorado and the federal government gathered Monday to sign an intergovernmental agreement…
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Mill and levy work and South Platte River project to likely be approved by Denver City Council Monday afternoon
Citywide mill and levy work could come to Denver as the city council considers approving a contract worth $7.5 million at its meeting Monday. Agenda items include a bill for an ordinance concerning a collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the South Platte River and Tributaries Program. There are 14 resolutions and…
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Why is Aurora in drought, but not Denver?
While the city of Aurora already implemented drought restrictions for 2023, next door, the city of Denver doesn’t expect to declare a drought this year. The tale of two cities left some in Aurora scratching their heads, and the city’s drought restrictions garnered pushback from at least two of the city’s councilmembers. Aurora’s drought declarations…
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Aurora water department warns of drought projections, need for restrictions
The City of Aurora’s water department warned the City Council on Monday that reservoirs are getting low, replenishment from this year’s snowpack is looking uncertain and the city needs to discuss implementing springtime drought restrictions earlier than usual. “What we are seeing now is unfortunately very disconcerting,” Aurora Water spokesman Greg Baker said during the…
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Denver City Council Preview: City poised to keep holiday lights up
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council has five resolutions on its agenda ahead of Monday’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are nine bills being introduced from various committees and four that are in final consideration. There will be four public hearings. Here’s a list of the major…