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reservoirs

5 Porch Notes tagged “reservoirs,” from counties across Colorado.

Water and land - Park County

Park County is headwaters country, and much of its water serves cities far away

The South Platte River takes shape in Park County's South Park basin, and large reservoirs here store water that is delivered to the Denver metro area downstream.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Jefferson County

Bear Creek Lake Park is Lakewood's foothills-and-water park

A large Lakewood park where reservoirs, Bear Creek, trails, camping, and foothills views sit minutes from the west metro.

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Water and land - Broomfield County

Fishing in Broomfield happens at named ponds, under state rules

Broomfield allows fishing at several named city ponds and reservoirs, with a Colorado fishing license required and state regulations that can differ by water.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Delta County

Crawford and Paonia State Parks each center on a reservoir with boat-inspection rules

Crawford State Park near Crawford and Paonia State Park on Muddy Creek northeast of Paonia each center on a reservoir, and motorized boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Park County

South Park's reservoirs draw anglers, and fishing rules change by water

Park County's South Park reservoirs in the South Platte basin are a well-known fishing destination, and both the rules and access can differ from one water to the next.

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