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Aurora Reservoir Project Under Scrutiny Due to New Colorado Wetland Rules

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What happened

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The proposed Wild Horse Reservoir project, located in Park County, is facing close scrutiny this fall. The project, which is valued at over $600 million, is the first major project to be reviewed under Colorado’s new Regulation 87, which protects critical wetlands and streams.

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Why it matters

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The review is governed by state regulations designed to replace federal rules that were eliminated following a 2023 Supreme Court case. This project is critical for water storage as the federal government continues to narrow wetland protections.

From hppr.org

Who's involved

  • AuroraThe location of the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir project
  • Park CountyThe county where the reservoir project is situated

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Park CountySpeculative

    Regulatory action might introduce risk and potential delays to the reservoir project's investment and costs

  • Philip Morris InternationalSpeculative

    Project delays could jeopardize future water supply needed for Philip Morris International's manufacturing campus expansion in Aurora

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The entities involved

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