Confluence: What does NISP hold for Northern Colorado’s future environment and economy?

LOVELAND — Government, policy and science came to a head over whether or not the Northern Integrated Supply Project is the most environmentally sustainable way to guarantee Northern Colorado’s water future.
The discussions were held at Confluence, BizWest’s first-ever conference on the future of water in Northern Colorado.
NISP, developed by the Northern Colorado Water District in Berthoud, has been a flashpoint for more than 15 years. The plan is to build the 170,000-acre-foot Glade Reservoir west of Wellington and the 45,600-acre-foot Galeton Reservoir east of Ault and store water for 15 nearby cities and water…
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