Boyle Engineering Corporation was retained by the State of Colorado Department of Law to perform agronomic studies to develop data needed to support the State of Colorado's position in the adjudication of reserved water rights on selected lands within the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservations located in southwest Colorado. The overall objective of the Agronomic Studies is to evaluate the ability of these lands to produce economic yields...

The purpose of this task is to identify a consumptive use methodology suitable for estimates of crop evapotranspiration in southwest Colorado. It includes a review and discussion of the more common predictive equations and sample calculations using measured and derived climatic data at a weather station in the project area. Mean data are used for all calculations except precipitation in which a 60 percent recurrence interval is used in effective...

Many states pride themselves on producing one or two crops. But Colorado is different. Our exceptional growing conditions and unique climate allow us to produce a diverse variety of high quality, exportable produce. From our potatoes to our sweet corn to our mouth-watering cantaloupes and peaches, we are recognized for our world-class produce. Colorado fruit and vegetable growers and shippers are ready to meet your business needs. Choose Colorado...

Methods of synthesizing the diurnal temperature curve were tested for their ability to replicate both hourly temperatures and growing degree-hours.

Ranked among the top ten states for both disasters and dry climate, Colorado has a long history of extreme weather. On May 19, 1864, residents of the fledgling gold rush town of Denver awoke to a wall of water slamming into the city with enough force to flatten buildings and rip clothing from its victims. The infamous Big Thompson Canyon flood of 1976 killed 144 residents, tourists and campers. Per the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Coloradoans...

The Green River, the most significant tributary of the Colorado River, runs 730 miles and has been stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities. Former raft guide and environmental reporter Heather Hansman paddles the river from source to confluence to see what the experience might teach her about the present and future of water in the West.