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Colorado River District Acquires Historic Shoshone Water Rights Tied to Xcel Energy

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The Colorado River Water Conservation District is acquiring historic Shoshone water rights on the Colorado River. These rights, which date back to 1902 and 1929, are currently tied to a hydropower plant in Glenwood Canyon operated by Xcel Energy. The acquisition required bipartisan support and collaboration among parties.

From postindependent.com

Why it matters

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The transaction changes the control and status of water rights linked to a hydropower plant operated by Xcel Energy. This acquisition strengthens the mandate and resource control of the Colorado River Water Conservation District.

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Who's involved

  • Colorado River Water Conservation DistrictThe Colorado River Water Conservation District, which is bidding to acquire the historic water rights.
  • Xcel EnergyXcel Energy, the company operating the hydropower plant tied to the historic water rights.
  • Jeff HurdJeff Hurd, a politician who supported the acquisition.
  • Michael BennetMichael Bennet, a senator who supported the acquisition.

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  • Xcel EnergySpeculative

    Xcel Energy might face regulatory action changing the control or status of water rights tied to its hydropower plant.

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