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Maroon Bells reflections in calm clear water of Maroon Lake near Aspen, Colorado. (Adobe Stock │ #281184640 - aquamarine4)
Colorado, Regional Roundup, Water, Weather, Western Region

Prolific snow drought leads to below normal Colorado streamflow forecasts

Warm and dry conditions during January drove Colorado snowpack to record low levels statewide. Read More

Now is the perfect time to research water-saving methods for your garden that can be applied all year long. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Central Region, Editors, General, Kansas, Kylene Scott, Regional Roundup, Water

Governor announces funding to help secure Dodge City water supply, support aquifer 

A Spring evening at colorful Maroon Lake, with Maroon Bells rising in the background, Aspen, Colorado, USA. (Photo: iStock - SeanXu)
Ag News, Colorado, Water, Western Region

Water 101

Farmers and ranchers are keenly aware of weather conditions because they're most often out in the elements and can observe changing conditions. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Being weather aware takes a little planning

  • March 15, 2024
  • By Kylene Scott

Water savings staunch in Garden City, Buffalo Dunes

  • April 25, 2022
  • By By Tim Unruh

Kansas celebrates water in observance of World Water Day

  • March 22, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

Program helps quality of drinking water in Kansas communities

  • February 11, 2022
  • By By Kylene Scott

$1.4 million to support local groundwater

  • June 19, 2020
  • By hpj-editorial

Kansans should test well water regularly for contamination

  • November 9, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Below normal temperatures reported (Wyoming)

  • November 6, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Producers preparing for fall planting (Wyoming)

  • October 23, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial
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