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Federal Judge Greenlights Controversial Gross Dam Expansion

6/2/2025

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A federal judge has cleared the way for the Gross Dam construction in Colorado, enabling Denver Water to move forward. The ruling emphasized that stopping the project could lead to environmental damage. While the dam's expansion seeks to boost water capacity in response to climate challenges, the Army Corps of Engineers still needs to update environmental permits before the project wraps up.

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Story summary

A federal judge has cleared the way for the Gross Dam construction in Colorado, enabling Denver Water to move forward. The ruling emphasized that stopping the project could lead to environmental damage. While the dam's expansion seeks to boost water capacity in response to climate challenges, the Army Corps of Engineers still needs to update environmental permits before the project wraps up.