Bart Miller
@WaterBart
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Huge fan of western rivers and sustainable water management. Opinions my own; RT are not endorsements. Follow me on Instagram at bart_miller
Boulder, CO
Joined August 2014
Hard to do better than nature’s canvas
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Hope you had a happy Colorado River Day. How old are you, mighty Colorado?
It's #CORiverDay! From its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to its natural terminus in the Gulf of CA, the mighty #CORiver is the backbone of the West. Check out the new https://t.co/VjSq34hzML website to see how we can protect this vital waterway for all who depend on it.
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Back from a few days at Pawnee campground at Brainard Lake, in the South St. Vrain watershed. Hot days, a fair bit of snow up high; & starry nights. #BrainardLake #IndianPeaksWilderness #hiking
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Cicadas are clicking in the trees west of town. And if you look closely, you can find their old and new selves.
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The close connection between climate change and water—now more than ever.
“This is their resource,” said John Berggren, referring to Colorado River water managers. “It’s not disconnected; it’s not tangential." https://t.co/anwiaPHJCZ
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Took a few days off to backpack in the Lost Creek Wilderness. Crossing the headwaters of Goose Creek (drains into Cheesman Reservoir on the South Platte) was hip deep and painfully cold.
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Everyone out of the water! A giant shark heading straight for Boulder. #onlyinBoulder #Boulder #angryskies #clouds
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It’s time for solutions. The Commissioner was really clear that if the States don’t take action, she will
The surface of Lake Mead, the country's largest reservoir, is now at 1,045 feet above sea level. Below about 895 feet, water would no longer pass through Hoover Dam. "We are 150 feet from 25 million Americans losing access to the Colorado River."
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Rivers are beautiful in all kinds of ways
Here are all of the rivers and waterways in North America, coloured according to the major hydrological basins they are part of and scaled by their size. This map was generated using #Matplotlib #Numpy #Geopandas. #Python #DataScience #Data #DataVisualization #NorthAmerica #USA.
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If you do one thing on #water this year, please use this opportunity (TODAY) to encourage your state legislator to support water #conservation. Thanks.
🚨Urgent opportunity to use your voice for rivers!🚨 Sign your name to this letter TODAY to secure our water supplies & protect our rivers.
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This is the second-ever recreational water right for the mainstem #Colorado River, and shows that healthy rivers support thriving communities. Learn more from @heather_sackett: https://t.co/O736kxzzKt 2/2
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After a lengthy water court battle, the city of Glenwood Springs has secured a conditional water right for three potential whitewater parks on the Colorado River. The new water right is tied to three...
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GREAT news! 👏 After years of work, @VisitGlenwood now has a water right to protect and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities. This is a major win for the city, the #CORiver, and all who enjoy #CO whitewater. WRA was proud to support this exciting victory. @WaterBart 1/2
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Great day for Utah-- Governor @SpencerJCox signed several bills into law to make smart use of water and protect Utah rivers. Well done. #waterconservation #rivers
Great news for a more secure water future in Utah! Today, #UT Gov. @SpencerJCox has signed a host of bills to help save water and the ailing Great Salt Lake. These bills will help protect Utah's rivers and prepare our communities for a drier future ahead. https://t.co/MOKcSuoSro
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Check out a new podcast with some of the amazing women who work with @wradv to support on-the-ground solutions to climate change.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! In celebration, our new 2° Out West #Podcast features a conversation w/ some of the women of WRA about their paths to working in conservation, those who inspired them, and their advice for the next generation. Listen here> https://t.co/jAFGfCTmQ5
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Thanks to @GovofCO for making sure that resilience is the goal for cities, farms, and our tremendously valuable (and threatened) rivers and streams. #CORiver
We also applaud Gov. Polis for his commitment to CO’s water plan to make it more resilient and ensure our communities can thrive for years to come.
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Got my second vaccine shot today. #biketovaccine day. Impressed with the efficiency of the staff here at @Walgreens and grateful for the well-orchestrated roll-out by Colorado and federal officials.
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