Colorado Water
Here's another story about the spirit of cooperation on water issues south of town, from the Rocky Mountain News [February 19, 2005, "Water woes unite communities"]. From the article: "A series of intense negotiations this week yielded a plan for the new district. County commissioners and water providers believe the legislature will approve...Under Colorado law, a water conservation district must be approved by state lawmakers. Then the district must seek the approval of voters within its boundaries to levy taxes. The region, one of the richest and fastest-growing areas in Colorado, has long relied on nonrenewable groundwater supplies to support its growth."
More background here, here and here.
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