Shoshone Power Plant Water Rights Purchase
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Source: Post Independent
The Colorado River Water Conservation District proposes to spend $99 million to buy historic water rights tied to the Shoshone Power Plant on the Colorado River from Xcel Energy. The water rights are some of the largest and oldest on the Colorado River in Colorado and are intended to support Western Slope economies. Front Range water providers oppose the purchase due to concerns about potential im
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Post Independent
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Colorado River Water Conservation District proposes to spend $99 million to buy historic water rights tied to the Shoshone Power Plant on the Colorado River from Xcel Energy. The water rights are some of the largest and oldest on the Colorado River in Colorado and are intended to support Western Slope economies. Front Range water providers oppose the purchase due to concerns about potential impacts on water supplies for millions of residents and users. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Budget |
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 | Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-28 |
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