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It's that time of year when ski resorts crank up snowmaking machines to bolster Mother Nature's powder delivery. Some resorts depend on man-made snow more than others. As part of Connecting the Drops-- our radio series on Colorado water issues in partnership with Rocky Mountain Community Radio stations-- we explore the snowmaking process and its importance now and into the future. |
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Pair Sound with Sight
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| Snowmaking manager Harry Lynk stands next to the snow gun on Aspen Mountain. |
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| Skiers at Snowmass enjoying the benefits of snowmaking. |
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| Crews on Aspen Mountain use about 400,000 gallons of water per season to make snow. |
Take the Next Step: Read & Get Involved
The Colorado Foundation for Water Education wants to help you speak fluent water. Check out the following:
- Recycled Water in snowmaking, blog.yourwatercolorado.org
- Learn about the changing climate and what that means for Colorado's water future through CFWE's annual workshop at the National Ice Core Laboratory.
- Read 'Bring on the Snow' and 'Nature's Reservoir at Risk' in the Winter 2013 issue of Headwaters magazine
Connecting the Drops Partners
Connecting the Drops is a radio collaboration between the Colorado Foundation for Water Education and Colorado Community Radio Stations KGNU, KDNK and KRCC.
Support for 2016 programming comes from CoBank
