Acquisition of Shoshone Water Rights and Instream Flow Agreement
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Source: Post Independent
The Colorado River District is seeking to acquire the Shoshone water rights tied to a hydropower plant on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon from Xcel Energy for $99 million. The acquisition includes a proposed instream flow agreement to allow water to remain in the river for environmental benefits. The project involves negotiations and hearings by the Colorado Water Conservation Board regardin
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Post Independent
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Colorado River District is seeking to acquire the Shoshone water rights tied to a hydropower plant on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon from Xcel Energy for $99 million. The acquisition includes a proposed instream flow agreement to allow water to remain in the river for environmental benefits. The project involves negotiations and hearings by the Colorado Water Conservation Board regarding the use and management of these water rights. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Colorado |
City | Glenwood Springs |
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Source | Post Independent |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-23 |
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