K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Drought http://k99.com Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 How Much Water is Required to Keep Trees, Plants & Grass Alive in Drought? http://k99.com/how-much-water-is-required-to-keep-trees-plants-grass-alive-in-drought/ http://k99.com/how-much-water-is-required-to-keep-trees-plants-grass-alive-in-drought/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:23:54 +0000 Adam Porter http://k99.com/?p=261347 As we enter a year facing a drought like we haven’t seen for nearly ten years, water will be on the top of everyone’s mind. One thing is for sure; while watering is being limited, you'll want to make sure that you can keep your plants and grass alive so they don't have to be replaced. You don't want your lawn looking like the one above!

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]]> http://k99.com/how-much-water-is-required-to-keep-trees-plants-grass-alive-in-drought/feed/ 0 Fossil Creek Nursery Fort Collins Announces 2013 Water Restrictions http://k99.com/fort-collins-announces-2013-water-restrictions/ http://k99.com/fort-collins-announces-2013-water-restrictions/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:48:19 +0000 Drew http://tri1025.com/?p=215711 Low snow pack and continued drought conditions have caused the city of Fort Collins to impose some strict water restrictions for 2013.

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]]> http://k99.com/fort-collins-announces-2013-water-restrictions/feed/ 0 Carnie Lewis, Flickr Strict Fort Collins Water Restrictions Expected For 2013, City Fountains Could Shut Down Too http://k99.com/strict-fort-collins-water-restrictions-expected-for-2013-city-fountains-could-shut-down-too/ http://k99.com/strict-fort-collins-water-restrictions-expected-for-2013-city-fountains-could-shut-down-too/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:49:39 +0000 Beano http://999thepoint.com/?p=193986 Guess what? If you live in Fort Collins, you'll could face water restrictions as early as April 1st, 2013. At least that's the news from the Coloradoan. Those water restrictions could be more severe than usual.

And when restrictions are in place, the city water features at Oak Street Plaza, Spring Canyon Park and Fossil Creek Park all have to have their water turned off as well. Lame.

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]]> http://k99.com/strict-fort-collins-water-restrictions-expected-for-2013-city-fountains-could-shut-down-too/feed/ 0 Beano, TSM Governor Hickenlooper Authorizes Relief for Drought-Stricken Ranchers and Livestock Owners http://k99.com/governor-hickenlooper-authorizes-relief-for-drought-stricken-ranchers-and-livestock-owners/ http://k99.com/governor-hickenlooper-authorizes-relief-for-drought-stricken-ranchers-and-livestock-owners/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:42:18 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=198134 Governor Hickenlooper has issued an executive order to ease hay bale restrictions for farmers and ranchers.

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