Wild Horse Reservoir - Colorado

06/06/2026

How would the proposed Project work? Learn more: https://wildhorsereservoir.org/about/how-it-would-work/.

[Image description: Map of proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project with inlet pipeline coming from the Otero pipeline to the reservoir, and an outlet pipeline going from the reservoir north and east to Spinney Mountain Reservoir. The proposed project would have one dam on the north side of the project. The potential eastern and western realignments for CR 53 are to the east of the reservoir.]

06/03/2026

How would the proposed Project be different than Antero Reservoir? Learn more: https://wildhorsereservoir.org/updates/how-is-wild-horse-reservoir-different-than-antero-reservoir/.

05/30/2026

Thanks to your feedback and recent analysis from our engineering team, we have an update on the potential realignment for CR53 around the proposed Project. This realignment would be closer to the reservoir and more closely follow Caddo Road and Chimapavi Trail. Please let us know if you have thoughts on this new potential realignment.

[Image description: Proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project location overlaid with street names and new proposed realignment for CR53 that more closely follows Caddo Road and Chimapavi Trail.]

05/29/2026

Aurora Water is a national leader in water conservation initiatives. Come learn more at Water-wise Day next Saturday, June 6.

Water-wise Day is next Saturday, June 6!
Join us at the Aurora Water-wise Garden for a morning of learning, inspiration, and community. Hear from three great speakers:
Amy Yarger — Maintaining Native Pollinator Gardens (Butterfly Pavilion)
Laura Coutu — Efficient Irrigation (East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District)
Kelly Nordstrom — Tree Growth & Care in Water-wise Landscapes (City of Aurora Forestry)
We will have some great raffle prizes and free breakfast burritos as well!
Aurora Water-wise Garden
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy
8:30 a.m. to noon
[Media description: People taking a tour of the Water-wise garden hear to the Aurora Municipal Center.]

05/28/2026

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05/23/2026

While all reservoirs lose some water to evaporation, the proposed Project has been intentionally designed with features that make it distinct from and more efficient than Antero Reservoir. Learn more: https://wildhorsereservoir.org/updates/how-is-wild-horse-reservoir-different-than-antero-reservoir/.

05/20/2026

Fieldwork activities will be ongoing throughout the spring and summer for the Project. Learn more: https://wildhorsereservoir.org/updates/fieldwork-activities-2026/.

[Image description: Drill rig with two operators.]

05/14/2026

How would the proposed Project be different than Antero Reservoir?

As Colorado faces a severe drought, Denver Water announced that [...]

05/14/2026

This year's drought is highlighting how important reservoirs are as critical water savings accounts. Learn more about why the is needed: https://wildhorsereservoir.org/about/why-wild-horse/.

[Image description: Reservoirs can serve as water savings accounts. Reservoirs store water in wetter years so that we have enough water in drier years.]

05/08/2026

FYI

Planning to fish the Dream Stream over the next few weeks? Anglers will notice increased flows as water is released from Antero Reservoir. Aurora Water is working with Denver Water and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to manage the release of water from Antero through Spinney Mountain Reservoir and into the Dream Stream. Flows below Spinney will increase over the next week and remain in the 250–300 cfs range through May. During this period, you may see increased turbidity in the water.