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Kane Creek Development Watch and Living Rivers file a lawsuit against Lt. Governor and Echo Canyon Municipality
The argument is about defending the constitution and our democratic principles
The argument is about defending the constitution and our democratic principles
Kane Creek Development Watch and Living Rivers file a complaint against Echo Canyon / Kane Creek Preservation and Development LLC
A water right forfeiture lawsuit filed in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Utah
A water right forfeiture lawsuit filed in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Utah
Echo Canyon Municipality - a process approved by state legislation that allows developers to self-incorporate a city on the floodplain of the Colorado River at Kings Bottom and Kane Creek
This meeting is a casual requirement for final approval by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
This meeting is a casual requirement for final approval by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Upcoming Planning and Zoning Meetings and Documents for San Juan County
Community engagement is critically important for Year 2025
Community engagement is critically important for Year 2025
Documenting the struggles by citizens with the Planning and Zoning Office of San Juan County
How the county arbitrarily weakens the fabric of healthy neighborhoods.
How the county arbitrarily weakens the fabric of healthy neighborhoods.
Lithium corporations pursue limited water supplies in the Colorado River Basin
Every new water diversion is a threat to sustainibility in the Colorado River Basin
Every new water diversion is a threat to sustainibility in the Colorado River Basin
WATER RIGHT CHANGE APPLICATION by Echo Canyon Municipality and Kane Creek Preservation and Development, LLC
Public Notice from Utah Division of Water Rights to citizens of Grand County
Public Notice from Utah Division of Water Rights to citizens of Grand County
PRESENTATIONS, NEWS and OPINION about the proposed development project at Echo Canyon Municipality and Kings Bottom above Kane Creek
Another clash upon the geography, climate and culture on the Colorado River
Another clash upon the geography, climate and culture on the Colorado River
Echo Canyon Municipality and Kane Creek Preservation and Development, LLC: ENFORCEMENT OF LAND USE CODES under review
Ultimately, it is Nature that decides what is appropropriate development on an active floodplain.
Ultimately, it is Nature that decides what is appropropriate development on an active floodplain.
Echo Canyon Municipality, Kings Bottoms & Kane Creek Preservation and Development LLC and the FLOOD HISTORY OF THE COLORADO RIVER
Planning and zoning below the 100-year floodplain
Planning and zoning below the 100-year floodplain
Echo Canyon Municipality, Kane Creek Preservation and Development Project at Kings Bottom
Upscale development project below the 100-year floodplain zone of the Colorado River
Upscale development project below the 100-year floodplain zone of the Colorado River
American Potash seeks operations in Grand County, Utah
Huge water depletions from the Colorado River Basin continue without any regard for restraint
Huge water depletions from the Colorado River Basin continue without any regard for restraint
SUMMARY: Groundwater Science for Moab and Spanish Valley
A summation of both water quantity and water quality in regards to statutory safe yield requirements
A summation of both water quantity and water quality in regards to statutory safe yield requirements
SUMMARY: Groundwater Protection Analysis for Moab City and Spanish Valley
A summary of our sensitive and complicated groundwater and surface water systems
A summary of our sensitive and complicated groundwater and surface water systems
WURMP: Committee to develop a Water Utility Resource Management Plan Moab & Spanish Valley, Utah
This is an interagency management plan that involves the legislative and utility authorities for sharing water resources
This is an interagency management plan that involves the legislative and utility authorities for sharing water resources
USGS: National Ground-Water Monitoring Network
USGS funding opportunities and data collection with public archives
USGS funding opportunities and data collection with public archives
SJSVSSD: Change Application for San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service District
San Juan County plans to appropriate 5,000 acre-feet for development in upper Spanish Valley
San Juan County plans to appropriate 5,000 acre-feet for development in upper Spanish Valley
GCWCD: Water inventory of Grand County Water Conservancy District
Water right numbers and the administrative record with brief description
Water right numbers and the administrative record with brief description
Book Cliffs Highway Application Submission of 2020 and 2021 and all other previous applications
Application formally submitted to BLM in June of 2020; revisions in the application are necessary.
Application formally submitted to BLM in June of 2020; revisions in the application are necessary.
Spanish Valley Development Plan in San Juan County
5,000 acres of proposed development without having secure water supplies
5,000 acres of proposed development without having secure water supplies
Flood Control in Moab City and Spanish Valley
An assessment of flood mitigation that residents and property owners must understand
An assessment of flood mitigation that residents and property owners must understand
Danish Flats Water Disharge Permit 2019 Renewal
Public Comment ends October 14, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. (Mountain Time)
Public Comment ends October 14, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. (Mountain Time)
Utah’s Draft 2019 Regional Conservation Plan
Thirty-day public comment period closes September 25, 2019
Thirty-day public comment period closes September 25, 2019
USGS: Evaluation of Groundwater Resources in Spanish Valley Watershed, Grand & San Juan Counties, Utah
A scientific investigaton report
A scientific investigaton report
Community Impact Board and Utah Counties Hope to Use Public Funds to Subsidize Infrastructure for Corporate Operations
Instead of ameliorating the impacts, Utah prefers to conflagrate the impacts
Instead of ameliorating the impacts, Utah prefers to conflagrate the impacts
The Final Green and Colorado Comprehensive Management Plan Development and Mineral Leasing Plan
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is developing the first comprehensive management plans for sovereign land sections of the Colorado and Green Rivers
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is developing the first comprehensive management plans for sovereign land sections of the Colorado and Green Rivers
Archive of watershed news since 1896 from the Times-Independent
Articles about events related to the hydrology of Moab and Grand County, Utah
Articles about events related to the hydrology of Moab and Grand County, Utah
Upcoming Events
Please join us during our upcoming events at the Grand County Middle School and Grand COunty Hospice.
Please join us during our upcoming events at the Grand County Middle School and Grand COunty Hospice.
Lion's Back Development Project: Public Document Archive
Documents Concerning the Revised Development Proposal for 2017
Documents Concerning the Revised Development Proposal for 2017
Watershed Stewardship and Permaculture in Castle Valley
A free workshop at Castle Valley library Saturday February 25 2017, 10am-12:30
A free workshop at Castle Valley library Saturday February 25 2017, 10am-12:30
The development of the County Resource Management Plan (CRMP) for Grand County, Utah
Utah state legislature mandate the 29 counties of Utah to prepare resource management plans
Utah state legislature mandate the 29 counties of Utah to prepare resource management plans
CWC recieves grant from New Belgium Brewing for Urban Greening
Thank you New Belgium Brewing for supporting our work!
Thank you New Belgium Brewing for supporting our work!
Document archive to help local citizens understand the complexities of watershed stewardship
A list of helpful documents to manage water resources
A list of helpful documents to manage water resources
Greywater system pilot projects now underway in Moab
After a years-long collaboration between state regulators, permaculture designers, and homeowners, the first gravity-fed graywater system in Utah was recently permitted at the Moab home of Dr. Roslynn Brain.
After a years-long collaboration between state regulators, permaculture designers, and homeowners, the first gravity-fed graywater system in Utah was recently permitted at the Moab home of Dr. Roslynn Brain.
Green Infrastructure Tour Recap
Green Infrastructure (GI) incorporate natural systems and biological process into stormwater management. GI is being used around the country to achieve water quality and other ecosystem benefits in conjunction with conventional s
Green Infrastructure (GI) incorporate natural systems and biological process into stormwater management. GI is being used around the country to achieve water quality and other ecosystem benefits in conjunction with conventional s
Be Water Wise
Would you like to do more with less – watering, that is? If so, you might want to attend a free workshop that offers demonstrations on how to harvest and conserve water
Would you like to do more with less – watering, that is? If so, you might want to attend a free workshop that offers demonstrations on how to harvest and conserve water
Watershed Stewards Program – Upcoming Events for Fall 2016
Please join Canyonlands Watershed Council for our fall Education and Action workshops! We are excited to be collaborating with a range of community organizations on the following events. All events are free and open to everyone.
Please join Canyonlands Watershed Council for our fall Education and Action workshops! We are excited to be collaborating with a range of community organizations on the following events. All events are free and open to everyone.
Watershed Council launches monthly discussions
First public Roundtable Discussion set for April 18, 2016
First public Roundtable Discussion set for April 18, 2016
Watershed Resiliency Stewards Program
A multifaceted program to inspire, support, and celebrate individual and community action for a healthy, resilient watershed.
A multifaceted program to inspire, support, and celebrate individual and community action for a healthy, resilient watershed.
Completed Bee Inspired Gardens project celebrated at Aarchway Inn
A Bee Inspired Garden installed at local inn
A Bee Inspired Garden installed at local inn
BLM Moab District Master Leasing Plan DEIS
Comment period open for a Resource Management Plan to develop oil, gas and potash in Grand County, Utah
Comment period open for a Resource Management Plan to develop oil, gas and potash in Grand County, Utah
County Coalition to use Community Impact funds to Deliver Coal to Oakland Port
Utah politicians to give hand-outs to corporations and not to communities
Utah politicians to give hand-outs to corporations and not to communities
Building community through permaculture
Condensed version of essay originally in "Permaculture Design"
Condensed version of essay originally in "Permaculture Design"
Campus Permaculture Project Gets Exported To Moab
Utah University's Moab campus gets permaculture landscape
Utah University's Moab campus gets permaculture landscape
The Eastern Utah County Coalition for the Development of Oil and Gas Infrastructure
Proposal by public servants using public funds for corporate aid
Proposal by public servants using public funds for corporate aid
USGS announces plans to conduct a three-year groundwater study in Moab
Study of the Glen Canyon Aquifer
Study of the Glen Canyon Aquifer
Bishop Lands Bill - Citizens Meeting
Maps and Support Materials for the Bishop Lands Bill Citizens Meeting
Maps and Support Materials for the Bishop Lands Bill Citizens Meeting
Permaculture rain garden at USU-Moab helps teach about wise water use
Permaculture raingarden at Utah State University's Moab campus
Permaculture raingarden at Utah State University's Moab campus
Development of Groundwater Management Plan for Moab and Spanish Valley
State, county and city managers begin a process to avoid conflicts over water between Grand and San Juan Counties
State, county and city managers begin a process to avoid conflicts over water between Grand and San Juan Counties
Enviromental Impact Statement on Grazing for Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Scoping Period and Field Trips for Citizens Begin on November 7th
Scoping Period and Field Trips for Citizens Begin on November 7th
Proposed Anadarko Oil & Gas Development of the Book Cliffs in Grand County
SITLA and Anadarko announce possible oil and gas development in roadless wilderness and wildlife area
SITLA and Anadarko announce possible oil and gas development in roadless wilderness and wildlife area
Green River Potash Project
Proposal to extract potash near Spring Canyon on the rim of Labyrinth Canyon
Proposal to extract potash near Spring Canyon on the rim of Labyrinth Canyon
Proposed Utah Public Lands Exchange for Wilderness and Mineral Extraction
K2O Potash, San Juan County and SITLA propose land exchange and Congreesman Rob Bishop takes the lead
K2O Potash, San Juan County and SITLA propose land exchange and Congreesman Rob Bishop takes the lead
Green River Refinery Proposed
Refinery will process unconventional oil for land and air transportation fuels
Refinery will process unconventional oil for land and air transportation fuels
Formal Protest: February 2013 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
CWC filed a formal protest of certain parcels in the BLM's 2013 oil and gas lease sale
CWC filed a formal protest of certain parcels in the BLM's 2013 oil and gas lease sale
Feb 2013 Oil and Gas Lease Sale near Moab: EA Released
An update on the BLM's proposed oil and gas lease sale, including parcels near Moab
An update on the BLM's proposed oil and gas lease sale, including parcels near Moab
Utah passes a new fracking disclosure rule
the Board of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining passed a new rule requiring that an oil company using “fracking” in drilling practices must publicly disclose the chemicals used
the Board of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining passed a new rule requiring that an oil company using “fracking” in drilling practices must publicly disclose the chemicals used
Proposed Pinyon Ridge Uranium Mill at Paradox Valley
Public meetings and comment period now open until November 12, 2012
Public meetings and comment period now open until November 12, 2012
Danish Flats
Compilation of documents related to fracking fluids evaporating in ponds in Grand County
Compilation of documents related to fracking fluids evaporating in ponds in Grand County
Westwater Farms Redux
WWF to drill new injection well for fracking fluids and seek a disharge permit for irrigation
WWF to drill new injection well for fracking fluids and seek a disharge permit for irrigation
BLM's February 2013 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Inappropriate oil and gas drilling will impair water and air quality in the Canyon Country District
Inappropriate oil and gas drilling will impair water and air quality in the Canyon Country District
Proposal by K2O, Inc. for Potash Mining near Hatch Point
Oil, Gas and Potash development encroaches upon Canyonlands National Park and Canyon Rims Recreation Area
Oil, Gas and Potash development encroaches upon Canyonlands National Park and Canyon Rims Recreation Area
Redux of the Long Canyon Pump Back Project
A hydro electric project proposed by Utah Independent Power, Inc. in Grand County, Utah
A hydro electric project proposed by Utah Independent Power, Inc. in Grand County, Utah
State of Utah New Water Legislation Review
The Utah State Legislature recently concluded its 2012 session. Here's a brief and informal review of new legislation affecting water and irrigation.
The Utah State Legislature recently concluded its 2012 session. Here's a brief and informal review of new legislation affecting water and irrigation.
Master Leasing Plan: Amendments to Moab and Monticello Resource Management Plans
EIS for the leasing of parcels for oil, gas and potash
EIS for the leasing of parcels for oil, gas and potash
Water Right Application for Pinnacle Potash Corporation
A proposed project to extract potash and ground-water in Grand County near Arches National Park
A proposed project to extract potash and ground-water in Grand County near Arches National Park
Public scoping meetings for the Department of Energy Uranium Leasing Program at Uravan Mineral Belt
Lawsuit generates a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
Lawsuit generates a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
Tar Sands Strip Mining in Canyon Country
The first proposed tar sands mining project by Earth Energy Resources will destroy an already damaged watershed
The first proposed tar sands mining project by Earth Energy Resources will destroy an already damaged watershed
How to provide effective comments on the proposed national forest planning rule and EIS
May 16, 2011 IS WHEN COMMENTS ARE DUE
May 16, 2011 IS WHEN COMMENTS ARE DUE
History of the campaign to protect Johnson's Up-On-Top and the water supplies of Moab and Spanish Valley
The struggle to stop Cloudrock as a case of inappropriate development in Grand County
The struggle to stop Cloudrock as a case of inappropriate development in Grand County
Utah environmental groups challenge tar sands proposal to strip mine in Grand County
Compilation of news and documents
Compilation of news and documents
Energy projects threaten Utah's water resources
Calls for an oil shale and nuclear revival have led to rampant mineral and water speculation in Utah
Calls for an oil shale and nuclear revival have led to rampant mineral and water speculation in Utah
Canyonlands Watershed Council receives grant from Model Forest Policy Program
CWC has received start up funds totaling $20,000 to articulate and develop a watershed planning document
CWC has received start up funds totaling $20,000 to articulate and develop a watershed planning document
The prospect of watershed planning in the Moab area
The quality and efficacy of a watershed plan depends entirely on our community’s willingness to bring agencies together, gather scientific resources, educate and collect information from the public, and work together
The quality and efficacy of a watershed plan depends entirely on our community’s willingness to bring agencies together, gather scientific resources, educate and collect information from the public, and work together
Climate change denial: Don’t buy it!
It is critical that citizens educate ourselves about the complexities of oil shale development and don’t buy into climate change denial or the blame game
It is critical that citizens educate ourselves about the complexities of oil shale development and don’t buy into climate change denial or the blame game
Bleak prospects from the oil shale extraction industry
Developing dirty energy from the nation's oil shale reserves is a step in the wrong direction
Developing dirty energy from the nation's oil shale reserves is a step in the wrong direction
The watershed of southeastern Utah
A synopsis of the drainage patterns in Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah
A synopsis of the drainage patterns in Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah
The history of watershed enlightenment in southeast Utah
Utah's Far Country is a place of big rivers, tall escarpments, deep canyons and high mountains
Utah's Far Country is a place of big rivers, tall escarpments, deep canyons and high mountains