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Project Overview#
Halligan Reservoir
Halligan Reservoir is an existing reservoir on the North Fork of the Poudre River, 25 miles northwest of Fort Collins.
If approved, the Halligan Water Supply Project will enlarge Halligan Reservoir by approximately 8,100 acre-feet to meet the demand of future Fort Collins Utilities' water customers and provide increased reliability for existing customers to help protect against service interruptions related to prolonged drought and emergencies.
The project will help:
- Provide a storage reserve for emergency water supply disruptions
- Increase drought security
- Improve water system reliability and flexibility
- Meet future water demands of the Fort Collins Utilities' water service area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in November 2019. The Corps will develop a final EIS before making a permitting decision on if Halligan Reservoir can be expanded.
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Updates#
You've Spoken, and We've Heard You
We received approximately 60 public comment letters or statements. Together, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we’re evaluating each comment to determine next steps for the final EIS and Conceptual Mitigation Plan.
State Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Planning Kicks Off
We kicked off the process for the state Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in April.
City Council Quarterly Updates
Find the past and present City Council quarterly updates here.
You've Spoken, and We've Heard You
We received approximately 60 public comment letters or statements. Together, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we’re evaluating each comment to determine next steps for the final EIS and Conceptual Mitigation Plan.
State Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Planning Kicks Off
We kicked off the process for the state Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in April.
City Council Quarterly Updates
Find the past and present City Council quarterly updates here.
Explore Halligan Reservoir#
Existing Halligan Dam
North Fork of the Poudre River downstream of Halligan Reservoir in July
Halligan Reservoir
Halligan Reservoir
North Fork of the Poudre River downstream of Halligan Reservoir. Currently, the river runs dry several months out of the year. The Halligan Water Supply Project would restore minimum flows year-round to this part of the river, improving the river and surrounding habitat.
Aerial View of Halligan Reservoir
Halligan Dam with Water Spilling
Halligan Reservoir in the Spring
Halligan Dam and Reservoir
North Fork of the Poudre River Looking at Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir
Top of Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir Inlet
Water Spilling over Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir Shoreline
Halligan Reservoir Inlet
Halligan Reservoir
Existing Halligan Dam
North Fork of the Poudre River downstream of Halligan Reservoir in July
Halligan Reservoir
Halligan Reservoir
North Fork of the Poudre River downstream of Halligan Reservoir. Currently, the river runs dry several months out of the year. The Halligan Water Supply Project would restore minimum flows year-round to this part of the river, improving the river and surrounding habitat.
Aerial View of Halligan Reservoir
Halligan Dam with Water Spilling
Halligan Reservoir in the Spring
Halligan Dam and Reservoir
North Fork of the Poudre River Looking at Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir
Top of Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir Inlet
Water Spilling over Halligan Dam
Halligan Reservoir Shoreline
Halligan Reservoir Inlet
Halligan Reservoir