KREX, October 1, 2025- Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT) has released its first Water Protection Plan Impact Report, marking one year of
progress in securing water and land across Western Colorado.
Since launching the plan in September 2024, CWLT has permanently conserved eight properties, protecting 1,806 acres of irrigated farmland and 386 ...
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KJCT, September 26, 2024 – The Colorado West Land Trust recently released its Water Protection Plan. This plan will guide them as the Colorado River Basin faces growing challenges due to climate change and water scarcity.
The plan was made in partnership with Freshwater Trust. Their goal is to implement water and agricultural preservation practices in vulnerable areas. The plan also includes initiatives to respond to ...
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, September 29, 2024- A shrinking water supply is always a concern in western Colorado.
The Colorado River District’s annual water seminar — a gathering of water managers, agricultural producers and elected officials — acts as group therapy. Everyone articulates their worst fears. But it drives urgency to ...
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, September 28, 2024- The Colorado West Land Trust is looking to play a larger, more focused role in
helping address the water challenges that face western Colorado.
The nonprofit has developed a water protection plan that aims to help strengthen agricultural water supplies, preserve important wildlife ...
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