

DROUGHT STATUS
MESA COUNTY

D3 - Extreme Drought
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City landscapes are dying
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Grasshopper and insect infestation are noted
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Large fires develop
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Pasture conditions worsen
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Rafting, fishing, hunting, skiing are reduced; fish kills occur
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Reservoirs are extremely low; mandatory water restrictions are implemented; water temperature increases
UPDATED JUNE 2025
ABOUT
DRIP
As a result of the 2002-2003 drought, the City of Grand Junction, Clifton Water District, the Town of Palisade and Ute Water Conservancy District collectively embarked upon the development of a regional Drought Response Plan. The Drought Response Plan (DRP) was designed to provide Governing Boards and City Councils with a set of options to consider when dealing with a prolonged drought event.
One of the key components of the DRP was to initiate a Drought Response Information Project (DRIP) to provide public education through all sources of media on why and how to reduce per capita consumption across all water use classes in the respective service areas.
Gnome More and Waste Less
At DRIP, we're all about saving the drop. With the help of these H2O gnomes, we are gnomin’ around the valley providing helpful DRIP Tips, resources, education, and information to help you be drought aware. Get up to flow with DRIP, as our gnomes teach you how to reduce, reuse, and save H2O.
FLOWS
KNOW THE
COLORADO'S WATERSHEDS
