Water in the News

Ask Eartha Steward: Why do we do what we do?

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

It never stops at the Conservation Center. Don’t get me wrong, incoming recycling questions, inquiries about composting in the mountains, and increased interest in the future of renewable energy keeps us going while reminding us that people really do care about what happens to our natural environment.

Pine beetle program encourages replanting

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Breckenridge’s mountain pine beetle program continues its emphasis toward reforestation and watershed protection with its replanting program.

Showdown set on new Colorado oil, gas regulations

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

DENVER — With a week-long series of hearings on new oil and gas regulations looming, backers of stronger rules are urging state officials not to back off their proposals while industry officials are warning of economic collapse.

What is a Superfund?

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Superfund is a pot of federal money that comes from a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries. The tax was authorized by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

Pennsylvania Mine could become Superfund site

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Zinc levels in Peru Creek doubled with summer rainstorm; EPA dangling prospect of more cleanup money

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  • Ski Conditions
    1. A-Basin Base Base (") | 24hr (")
    2. Breckenridge Base Base (") | 24hr (")
    3. Copper Base Base (") | 24hr (")
    4. Keystone Base Base (") | 24hr (")
  • River Flows
    1. Upper Blue | Flow: 20 cfs
    2. Middle Blue | Flow: n/a
    3. Lower Blue | Flow: 74 cfs
    4. North 10 Mile | Flow: 142 cfs
    5. Snake River | Flow: n/a
  • Lake Levels
    1. Lake Dillon | 95% Full
    2. Green Mtn. Reservoir | 0% Full