Upper Yampa weather project moves toward final permit

Rain Enhancement Technologies’ Upper Yampa Weather Enhancement Pilot has advanced toward final permit approval following a public hearing in Colorado.

Project status

The pilot is not described as finally approved. Its next major step is final permit approval, which would determine whether the project can move ahead under the state process.

Installation target

Rain Enhancement Technologies is targeting November for installation in Colorado’s Flat Tops. The project is identified as the Upper Yampa Weather Enhancement Pilot.

The announcement does not establish a specific November installation date or say that installation has begun. It also does not identify the final permitting authority or give a date for a final decision.

What happens next

The project remains in the permit process after the public hearing. Final approval is the key pending step before the targeted installation can proceed.

Residents following the proposal should watch for the final permit decision and any official notice about whether the November installation target changes.