Can Colorado justify a bigger reservoir on a drier river? An appeals court will decide

Can Colorado justify a bigger reservoir on a drier river? An appeals court will decide

A court battle over Colorado water could help determine how the American West responds to a shrinking river system, according to Inside Climate News. The dispute centers on Denver Water's bid to expand Gross Reservoir to nearly three times its current capacity. Critics contend the proposal reflects an older mindset in a region already pushing its water supplies to the limit. Here's what to know The case, before the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of App…