KeepShoshoneFlowing

Permanently protecting flows in the Upper Colorado River Basin.

[KeepShoshoneFlowing @ShoshoneFlows]

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: https://t.co/07K3XoVK5r

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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.

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"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."
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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

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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 https://t.co/9xWzosmKAQ #KeepShoshoneFlowing

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

[Colorado River District @ColoradoWater]

Sen. John Hickenlooper describes effort to acquire and permanently protect Shoshone water rights as “a benefit to the whole country.”

A big THANK YOU to Sen. Hickenlooper for visiting the Western Slope last week to hear from community leaders.
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@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: https://t.co/MfCCw0I5ix #KeepShoshoneFlowing

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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."

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[Colorado River District @ColoradoWater]

#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
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[The Daily Sentinel @DailySentinelGJ]

A Western Slope fundraising effort to buy the historic Shoshone hydroelectric plant water rights is now more than halfway toward succeeding. https://t.co/QP0iK0jfKs

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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.

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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: https://t.co/9A41iwwlF4

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"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: https://t.co/U8pd2hcITN

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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.

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#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 https://t.co/40i2QufWnI
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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!

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

[Aspen Daily News @AspenDailyNews]

The owner of the Shoshone rights is entitled to “call” for up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water a year. When the Shoshone right calls, some upstream users must leave water in the river so it runs down to Glenwood Canyon, boosting flows. https://t.co/aqEGqN4CgQ

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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
https://t.co/cKFd6Ei080

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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: https://t.co/0LeJTHyDhi

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Together we can #KeepShoshoneFlowing!

[The Daily Sentinel @DailySentinelGJ]

In a matter of hours Tuesday, the amount of support pledged so far by local entities toward an effort to buy historic water rights on the Colorado River nearly doubled. https://t.co/5lNgxkwAbD