Colorado's snowpack is sitting at historic lows. The South Platte Basin is at just 42% of normal, and on March 25, Denver Water declared its first Stage 1 drought since 2013. Across the Front Range, mandatory watering restrictions are rolling out earlier and are stricter than most of us have seen in over two decades.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Watering restrictions are changing rapidly this spring. We'll update this page as new rules are announced. If your community's rules have changed since this was published, let us know.

Is your once-lush lawn looking more like a brown desert than a green oasis? You're not alone. Extended hot weather can turn even the healthiest grass into a crispy, discolored mess. The good news is that most dry lawns can be revived with the right approach. Here are ten proven strategies to bring your lawn back to life.