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Continued Warm, Dry Weather Has CO Water Managers Vigilant

Drought in Colorado
Carlye Calvin
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courtesy of University Center for Atmospheric Research
Drought in Colorado

This week we’ve been reporting on March’s record hot, dry weather – and now we’ve learned the state’s snowpack declined by as much as 30% last month. Perhaps a more alarming figure is the fact that 98% of the state is currently in some level of drought.

»Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s Erin O'Toole spoke with Veva Deheza and Taryn Hutchins-Cabibi with the , which represents each of the state’s major water basins and provides policy direction.

As the host of »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·â€™s new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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