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May 9, 2013--Xeriscape bill awaits Colorado governor's signature (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Water-guzzling Kentucky bluegrass and other nonnative turf can no longer be mandated by homeowners association covenants under a bill that passed the General Assembly and is awaiting a signature by Gov. John Hickenlooper. If Senate Bill 183 is signed into law, as expected, it also would stop HOAs from punishing homeowners whose lawns die during times of drought and water restrictions.


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May 9, 2013--Colorado moves toward water plan with sense of urgency (Pueblo Chieftain)

Colorado is moving quickly to develop a state water plan by late 2015, culminating more than a decade of work. “I think it’s exciting for Colorado, when you look at all the work that’s been done,” said Alan Hamel, who represents the Arkansas River basin on the Colorado Water Conservation Board.


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May 8, 2013--Water infrastructure bill heading to senate floor (Water World)

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2013 (S. 601) is expected to hit the U.S. Senate floor this week. Despite breezing through committee by a unanimous vote, the legislation may face opposition by lawmakers who do not understand the value of water infrastructure investment and those wishing to tack on non-germane amendments.


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May 8, 2013--House supports water for agriculture (Pueblo Chieftain)

The state House Tuesday passed a bipartisan resolution to protect Colorado’s water supply and recognize the benefits irrigated agriculture provides to Colorado. “We want to make sure we protect water, it’s a precious resource,” said Rep. Lori Saine, R-Dacono. “Water is the lifeblood of our state.


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May 8, 2013--Coal mine smoldering poses fire risk in SW Colo. (Denver Post)

At least seven coal fires are smoldering near the site of a wildfire that burned 10,000 acres in southwestern Colorado last year. The fires are burning under Menefee Mountain in coal mines used in the 1920s and 30s. The Cortez Journal reports they were started by last year's Weber Fire. Coal fires are not uncommon and can burn for decades underground without ever producing open flames.

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