Water Conservation

On this edition of Local Motion, KVNF's Lisa Young speaks with Cheryl Cwelich, Water Resource Specialist for the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. They talk about a low tech solution to restoring vital wetlands.

In the face of climate change, one Western Slope company is on a mission to transform people’s relationship to every drop of water by producing hyper efficient water products used in both camping and in the home.

Ben Goldfarb discusses his book, Eager: The Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. Ben will be the featured speaker for All About Beaver, A Weekend of Learning and Conversation About Beaver, Nature’s Climate Action Hero happening March 11th and March 12 in Paonia and Hotchkiss.

Colorado River water managers are facing a monumental task. Federal officials have given leaders in seven western states a new charge, to commit to an unprecedented amount of conservation and do it before a deadline later this summer. Without major cutbacks in water use the nation’s two largest reservoirs are in danger of reaching critically low levels. KUNC’s Alex Hager reports. Plus, Gavin Dahl speaks with one of the leaders of the Canary Committee.

KVNF News Director Gavin Dahl chats with Elena Goldstein, volunteer with The Canary Committee, a group of North Fork residents focused on water conservation education. Plus, Scott Franz reports Colorado lawmakers are unveiling new bills this week to address an increase in people experiencing homelessness.

KVNF News Director Gavin Dahl chats with Elena Goldstein, volunteer with The Canary Committee, a group of North Fork residents focused on water conservation education. Plus, Scott Franz reports Colorado lawmakers are unveiling new bills this week to address an increase in people experiencing homelessness.

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On Tuesday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced new legislation he’s calling The RESILIENT Act that is designed to dramatically improve how…