Cold Mountain Ranch

Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Aug. 24, 2022
Carbondale ranch, water trust launch second effort to boost Crystal River flows
Bill Fales stands in his pasture in early August, where he's growing his second cutting of hay. Photo by Olivia Emmer

Courtesy of Fresh Water News

In July, Cold Mountain Ranch and the Colorado Water Trust penned an agreement they hope will improve the Crystal River’s streamflow in dry years. The contract compensates the ranch owners, Bill Fales and Marj Perry, for adjusting the timing of their water diversions when… read more →

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