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Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Sep 15, 2026 · 25-1137 · Appeal

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Environmentalists challenge Denver Water's expansion project

Environmental groups challenge the expansion of a water reservoir.

TL;DR

  1. 1Denver Water wants to expand a reservoir to prevent shortages.
  2. 2Environmental groups say this violates laws on water use and pollution.
  3. 3The court must decide if the followed the rules.

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