Construction News

May 24, 2024

Chatfield Reservoir Water Storage Remains High to Start 2024 Season

Due to longer than normal and sustained precipitation, as well as cooler temperatures throughout 2023 and into 2024, Chatfield Reservoir has continued to be full for longer than anticipated. With Chatfield Reservoir and the Reallocation Pool filling and remaining full, we have received a number of questions that we have answered in our latest newsletter.
June 2, 2023

Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project Reaches Full Pool

The Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) proudly announces that it has achieved its full multi-purpose water storage capacity of 20,600 acre-feet in Chatfield Reservoir. This significant milestone marks the first time the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (Project) has reached its new operational high level of 5,444 feet following the final authorization by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in May 2020.
January 23, 2023

Plum Creek Picnic Area and Plum Creek Nature Area Closed – January 24-31

Due to helicopter forestry work occurring in the Plum Creek area, the Plum Creek Picnic Area and the Plum Creek Nature area will be closed from January 24 through January 27. 
July 20, 2021

Plum Creek Environmental Mitigation Recognized in Engineering With Nature Publication

The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project is thrilled to announce that the Plum Creek environmental mitigation work has been featured as one of 62 projects in the publication, Engineering With Nature: An Atlas Volume 2.
May 14, 2021

Lane Closure in effect for Perimeter Road: 5/17/21 – 5/21/21

In order to perform roadway repairs on a portion of Perimeter Road west of Gravel Ponds and Kingfisher Day Use Areas, traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 7:00am and lasting until Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 5:00pm. 
March 11, 2021

CSRP: 2020 Year in Review – Looking Ahead to 2021

The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP) was able to achieve many important milestones in 2020, including receiving final approval to begin storing water in the reallocation pool. Read more about CSRP's 2020 year in review and the activities planned for 2021 in the March 2021 edition of our e-newsletter.
October 26, 2020

Douglas County’s Sandstone Ranch And Schmidt Property Provide Key Environmental Mitigation for CSRP

For the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) and its member water providers, the partnership with Douglas County to protect portions of its newly acquired open space properties, Sandstone Ranch and Schmidt Property, was vital to receiving the environmental mitigation credits needed to successfully implement the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP).
May 18, 2020

CSRP Receives Final Approval from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) is excited to announce that the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project has received final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), granting the project participants the right to store water in the new reallocation pool.
May 18, 2020

Herbicide Application in South Platte River Mitigation Area – Beginning May 18, 2020

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company would like for the public to be aware that beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020, herbicides […]
April 20, 2020

Herbicide Application in Plum Creek Nature Area – Beginning April 20, 2020

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company would like for the public to be aware that beginning on Monday, April 20, 2020, herbicides will be applied within the Plum Creek Nature Area.
April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 – Construction Activities Update

CRMC is thrilled to inform you that all recreational modifications and environmental mitigation work have been completed.  We can’t wait for you to visit the new Marina floating building, explore areas of the Park that you may not have visited since construction started over two years ago, and even discover new areas of the Park not previously accessible.
April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Massey Draw, Balloon Launch, and Deer Creek Day Use Areas are scheduled to reopen May 1, 2018.
March 30, 2018

Season 1 Construction Updates

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, in collaboration with the project’s contractors and Chatfield State Park, have updated the anticipated schedule for the remaining Season 1 areas impacted by construction. The schedule revisions account for some delays and accelerations due to a variety of construction-related factors. Based on extensive analysis of construction productivity, the revised reopening dates are more accurate and should provide visitors with a better idea of what will be accessible while Season 1 construction winds down. All of the project’s participants remain committed to reopening areas as soon as possible, while ensuring construction is conducted safely and efficiently.
March 29, 2018

North Boat Ramp to Reopen Sunday, April 1st and Overall Schedule Updates

Starting this Sunday, April 1st, the North Boat Ramp will be re-opened to boaters. Amenities and facilities that will be accessible include: ample parking for vehicles and trailers, inspection stations for aquatic nuisance species, ramp space at two locations, and courtesy docks that can accommodate up to eight boat launches at one time. Temporary restroom facilities will also be provided.
March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018 – CRMC Selects Markit! Forestry for Demo Plot Work

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (“CRMC”) has selected Markit! Forestry Management, LLC to perform tree removal services near Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek Day Use Area.
March 2, 2018

MARCH 2, 2018 – CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES UPDATE

Updates on the North Boat Ramp, Temporary Detour at the West Entrance, and Balloon Launch.
January 3, 2018

January 2, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2018, all day use facilities and trails located along the west side of the Reservoir are now closed. Impacted areas include North Boat Ramp, Massey Draw, Eagle Cove, Swim Beach, Balloon Launch, Deer Creek, Jamison, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run. The West Perimeter Road south of the Swim Beach to west of Kingfisher is closed to the public until May 25, 2018.
November 30, 2017

Construction Activities Planned for Early December

Upon approval by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chatfield State Park will be experiencing various recreational and environmental construction activities beginning in early December 2017 and lasting through March 2020.