The Colorado Supreme Court ruled January 26, 2026 that private landowners cannot sue under the state’s water waste statute, clarifying enforcement, jurisdiction, and future water disputes.
Tag: Colorado water law
Four water cases are now before the Colorado Supreme Court, raising questions about groundwater rights, ditch operations, undecreed diversions, and water court procedure.
Nebraska v Colorado: Colorado urges SCOTUS to reject canal dispute
Nebraska and Colorado face off in the Supreme Court over South Platte River water rights and a long-delayed canal first promised a century ago.
New law targets Colorado’s wastewater permit backlog and costs
New Colorado law speeds wastewater permits, easing strain on small towns facing costly upgrades and outdated discharge standards.