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National Lab of the Rockies, formerly NREL, lays off more than 130 employees
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (314+ words) This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org. Weeks after scrubbing "renewable energy" from its name, the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, formerly known as the National Renewable…...
Injured bat found in Northern Colorado identified as uncommon in the state
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (346+ words) A wildlife organization says it has documented a bat species not typically found in Colorado. According to the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center (NCWC), someone found the bat with an injured wing. Because it is winter, most of the bats in…...
Snow drought in upper Colorado River basin is breaking records, setting up for a drier spring
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (576+ words) This winter's snow drought is shaping up to be the worst on record for the Upper Colorado River Basin. The snow-water equivalent, or the amount of water stored in snowpack, is at just 61% of median across all SNOTEL monitoring sites…...
What we know about the massive sewage leak in the Potomac River
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (180+ words) It could now take months to repair a broken sewer pipe that pumped millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River about 8 miles from the White House. The damage is worse than initially thought after officials found a massive…...
The Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable. Are they?
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (706+ words) The statue is a fitting metaphor for the increasingly elaborate measures being taken to preserve a wintry reality that is disappearing. As climate change brings warmer weather, the snow that once blanketed Cortina comes less often. Ski lifts whir up…...
Scientists create the most detailed groundwater map yet — with big implications for the West
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (257+ words) A new study from researchers at Princeton University, in collaboration with the University of Arizona, has produced the most detailed map yet of groundwater depth across the continental United States. The map estimates how deep groundwater sits beneath the surface…...
‘An incredible fight ahead:' Colorado calls in reinforcements to contain zebra mussel threat
1+ week, 2+ day ago (522+ words) Colorado's expert on aquatic invasive species said Wednesday the state has an "incredible fight ahead" as it works to contain the spread of zebra mussels in the Colorado River. "I wish I could tell you the story of zebra mussels…...
Colorado water officials plan for “exceedingly grim” drought forecasts, low reservoir levels
1+ week, 5+ day ago (120+ words) Michelle Garrison, a state water resources specialist, saw something missing on her January drive from Oregon to Denver. No ice on the roads. No snow in the foothills. Her mind turned to drought and reservoirs and the recently expired drought…...
Wildlife officials seek tips after bald eagle shot in Northglenn
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (231+ words) Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking for the public's help to locate the person who injured a bald eagle north of Denver. According to a press release, Northglenn park rangers and animal control officers found the bird on the…...
Colorado moves forward with wildlife conservation plan after approval from USFWS
2+ week, 1+ day ago (397+ words) The state of Colorado can move forward with its wildlife action plan after receiving approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The plan, developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), is based on science-backed guidelines that focus on the…...