Protecting our water means prioritizing local voices
Residents formed the group Save The Aurora Reservoir in 2022 to oppose a proposed oil and gas project near the reservoir. The group aims to protect local water quality and prioritize community input in regional development decisions.
For us locals, Aurora Reservoir is a point of pride, home to some of the cleanest tap water in the nation. Now, it’s become emblematic of a broader struggle shaping the future of the American West. When we formed Save The Aurora Reservoir in 2022 to push back against a sprawling oil and gas proposal […]
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