KeepShoshoneFlowing

A landmark deal ensuring the health of the Colorado River’s flow for generations was reached between the Colorado River Water Conservation District and Xcel Energy late last year. Read the full story here: keepshoshoneflowing.org/colorado-polit…

The Shoshone water rights, established in 1902, are the lifeblood of the Western Slope, supporting the health of the environment, recreation, and agriculture. These senior non-consumptive water rights ensure the Colorado River sustains life from its headwaters to the state line.

"Commissioner John Martin underscored the strategic importance of the water rights for the long-term sustainability of the region. 'This is a 50- to 100- year issue. We make the commitment now, think long term not short term,' Martin said." postindependent.com/news/garfield-…

Up next for our #MeettheCoalition series is @EagleCounty! "Eagle County is proud to stand with the Colorado River Water Conservation District & our many partners in securing this legacy for future generations in the west.” - Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry #KeepShoshoneFlowing

Great news! The boards of the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District & the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority supported a joint contribution of $1 million towards the @ColoradoWater’s purchase of the Shoshone water rights. Read more bit.ly/3R7zftI #KeepShoshoneFlowing

Thank you @SenatorHick for supporting the movement to #KeepShoshoneFlowing!

@GovofCO signed a bill last Wednesday committing $20 million from the state of Colorado for the cost of @ColoradoWater's planned purchase of the historic #Shoshone water rights. Read more from the @DailySentinelGJ: bit.ly/3V22rUj #KeepShoshoneFlowing

Thank you, Senator Dylan Roberts! "Sustaining the Shoshone flows is critical to the communities that depend on the Colorado River. Local governments and water users have stepped up. The state of Colorado has stepped up. Now it’s time for federal action." coloradosun.com/2024/05/28/opi…

#newsday "A Western Slope fundraising effort to buy the historic Shoshone hydroelectric plant water rights is now more than half of the way toward succeeding thanks to a $2 million contribution by the City of Glenwood Springs." Read more @DailySentinelGJ gjsentinel.com/news/glenwood-…

A Western Slope fundraising effort to buy the historic Shoshone hydroelectric plant water rights is now more than halfway toward succeeding. buff.ly/3ULekxH

Huge thanks to our western slope delegation that worked tirelessly to champion water and help us to #keepshoshoneflowing at the Colorado State Capitol this year. Thank you, @McCluskieforCO, @Dylan_RobertsCO, Representative Catlin, and @Velasco4CO.

We're proud to introduce the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District next as we continue to #MeettheCoalition. Learn more about they work they do to provide clean drinking water for the communities of Vail to Wolcott visiting: #KeepShoshoneFlowing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">erwsd.org/#KeepShoshoneF…

"In Western Colorado, towns and farms are banding together to pay a hundred million dollars for water they don't intend to use." Listen to the full episode with The Indicator from Planet Money here: npr.org/2024/05/06/119…

Why should we work together to #KeepShoshoneFlowing? To support outdoor recreation! With nearly $4 billion coming directly from river recreation in the Colorado River basin, we can continue to sustain local businesses and grow the state's economy by securing Shoshone permanency.

#MeettheCoalition continues with the Grand Valley Water Users Association! “GVWUA prides itself on over a century of strong and steadfast dedication to agriculture in the Grand Valley." Learn more at gvwua.com #KeepShoshoneFlowing

The enthusiastic support of counties along the mainstem of the Colorado River for the Shoshone Water Right Preservation campaign clearly demonstrates how critical this effort is to the health and future of western Colorado and the Colorado River itself! #KeepShoshoneFlowing!

Thank you to @AspenDailyNews for sharing our recent campaign news! #KeepShoshoneFlowing

Today we are spotlighting the Clifton Water District, a member of the Shoshone Water Right Preservation Coalition, and their generous contribution of $250,000 towards the effort to preserve the Shoshone water right! #MeettheCoalition #KeepShoshoneFlowing cliftonwaterdistrict.org

Exciting news! Mesa, Eagle, & Grand counties have pledged $4 million for the Shoshone permanency, bringing the total funding effort to $48.05 million! Let's keep this momentum for a brighter, sustainable tomorrow! #KeepShoshoneFlowing Learn more: bit.ly/44gJ0LI

Together we can #KeepShoshoneFlowing!