Colorado Governor Declares Drought After Light Snowpack

Colorado officially declares statewide emergency due to ongoing drought conditions

Colorado’s low snowpack and ongoing drought conditions led Gov. Jared Polis to declare a statewide drought emergency Thursday. The governor activated Phase 3 of Colorado’s Drought Response Plan, which allows the state to take additional...

Colorado governor declares drought after light snowpack

(The Center Square) - Colorado has declared a statewide emergency with all 64 counties experiencing a drought.

Regional water managers share insights after record low snow pack year

With record-low snowpack this winter, Coloradans are gearing up for what will certainly be a hot and dry summer. For those who live in the high-altitude counties of Central Colorado, the summer heat comes with unique risks, from the threat…

Colorado enters emergency drought phase as record-low snowpack sends rivers to historic lows

Colorado has entered its most severe drought response phase after a record-low snowpack and persistent heat have driven rivers and reservoirs toward historic lows. Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency on June 4, unlocking additional funding as communities, farmers, and water managers brace for a punishing summer, reported CPR. Polis' declaration moves Colorado into Phase 3 of the state's Drought Response Plan, a level reserved for…

CO governor declares drought emergency

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency Thursday in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record, which also brought record-low snowpack.

Colorado Governor Declares Statewide Drought Emergency – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency on Thursday, June 4, in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record...