On this week’s episode of Public Affairs, we sat down with Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, to discuss the critical water crisis facing Western Colorado.
Quick Recap: What We Covered
- The Current Crisis: How rising temperatures and parched soils are shrinking our snowpack runoff before it ever reaches the river.
- What to Expect: A future of tighter water management, declining reservoir levels, and the urgent need for reduced usage.
- How to Prepare: The vital role of collaborative, voluntary conservation programs that protect both our water supply and local agriculture.
Meet the Expert
Before taking the helm at the River District, Andy spent over two decades as a West Slope attorney specializing in water law, natural resources, and agricultural advocacy. His deep-rooted expertise makes him a leading voice in navigating complex interstate water policy.
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