City worries about water quality in Boulder Rez
Reinhard Hohensee braves the chilly weather as he jogs along the Boulder Reservoir last week | Daily Camera
The Boulder Reservoir, which sits northeast of town, stores water that will ultimately make its way into people’s drinking glasses.
But becuase the rez is also used for swimming and motor boating, city council is becoming more concerned about its water quality.
Boulder City Council members said water quality and habitat protection need to be the city’s top priority when it comes to the Boulder Reservoir, but they did not propose any restrictions on recreation opportunities at a study session Tuesday.
In a discussion of a new master plan for the Boulder Reservoir, council members expressed concern about maintaining water quality and preventing invasive species from entering the reservoir. … Read more



