RBC | Official results of a United States Geological Survey (USGS) study looking into the cause of algae blooms on the White River are still on hold, for now. In the meantime, residents from both ends of the county got a glimpse into the data last week at a presentation[Read More…]
Tag: White River Algae Study
Rangely hosts Colorado River District event
RBC I A forecast for conditions in the Colorado River Basin, including the White River Area, is not what many who are dependent on and involved with the river hoped for. The Colorado River District hosted a “State of the River” event in partnership with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy[Read More…]
State of the River: Part 3
Algae bloom effects cause frustration, uncertainty RBC I This week, the HT conducted interviews with Alden VandenBrink, manager of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District; Bob Tobin, a former USGS hydrologist and water quality expert; Dr. Bob Dorsett, White River Alliance member; and Callie Hendrickson, White River Conservancy District Executive[Read More…]
State of the river: Part 2
Stakeholders have varying opinions about algae bloom’s origin MEEKER | “It’s supposed to be a nice, wild experience, this is like Coney Island out here,” said Bob Regulski, expressing years worth of frustration over what he considers to be unnatural and detrimental changes to the White River, just upstream from[Read More…]
News Briefs: Dec 3, 2020
Algae Study virtual meeting RBC | The Technical Advisory Group will be meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. to hear an update from USGS on their data collection for the White River Algae Study. If you are interested in attending, please call 970-878-9838 to request a link[Read More…]
White River Algae Study Update
RBC | The White River Algae Study is beginning to wind down the second year of data collection. The goal of the study is to determine what is driving algal growth in the White River. The 2019 White River flows peaked at nearly 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) compared to[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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