Colorado
Rain Enhancement Tech (NASDAQ: RAIN) starts U.S. WETA in CO, first warm weather program
Rain Enhancement Technologies (NASDAQ:RAIN) began operations of its first U.S. Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) in Gill, Colorado, after the Colorado Water Conservation Board approved a weather modification permit on November 11, 2025. The permit is valid through October 31, 2026 with a potential five-year renewal. The solar-powered, chemical-free WETA can cover up to 360 square miles (≈230,000 acres) in Weld County and cites peer-reviewed trials indicating potential rainfall increases of 15–18%. The system will operate under strict oversight with real-time monitoring, automatic suspension during National Weather Service severe-weather warnings, and annual target-control evaluations and reporting requirements.
Rain Enhancement Technologies (NASDAQ:RAIN) ha avviato le operazioni della sua prima Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) negli Stati Uniti a Gill, Colorado, dopo che la Colorado Water Conservation Board ha approvato un permesso di modifica del tempo l’11 novembre 2025. Il permesso è valido fino al 31 ottobre 2026 con una potenziale rinnovo di cinque anni. Il WETA alimentato a energia solare e privo di sostanze chimiche può coprire fino a 360 miglia quadrate (≈230.000 acri) nella contea di Weld e cita studi sottoposti a peer review che indicano potenziali aumenti delle precipitazioni del 15–18%. Il sistema opererà sotto stretta supervisione con monitoraggio in tempo reale, sospensione automatica durante gli avvisi di tempo meteorologico estremo del National Weather Service e requisiti annuali di valutazione e reportistica sugli obiettivi.
Rain Enhancement Technologies (NASDAQ:RAIN) inauguró operaciones de su primera Red de Tecnología de Mejora Meteorológica (WETA) en Gill, Colorado, tras que la Colorado Water Conservation Board aprobó un permiso de modificación climática el 11 de noviembre de 2025. El permiso es válido hasta el 31 de octubre de 2026 con una renovación potencial de cinco años. El WETA, alimentado por energía solar y sin sustancias químicas, puede cubrir hasta 360 millas cuadradas (≈230,000 acres) en el condado de Weld y cita ensayos revisados por pares que indican posibles aumentos de las precipitaciones del 15–18%. El sistema operará bajo supervisión estricta con monitorización en tiempo real, suspensión automática durante avisos de tormentas severas del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional y requisitos anuales de evaluaciones de control de objetivos e informes.
Rain Enhancement Technologies (나스닥:RAIN)은 2025년 11월 11일 콜로라도 주 Gill에서 첫 미국 기상 개선 기술 어레이(WETA)의 운용을 시작했다. 이는 콜로라도 워터 컨서베이션 보드가 기상 수정 허가를 승인한 데 따른 것이다. 허가 유효 기간은 2026년 10월 31일까지이며 최대 다섯 년의 재연장이 가능하다. 태양광으로 작동하고 화학 물질이 전혀 없는 WETA는 Weld 카운티에서 최대 360 제곱마일(약 230,000에이커)를 커버할 수 있으며 동료 심사를 거친 연구에서 강수량이 15–18% 증가할 가능성을 시사한다. 시스템은 실시간 모니터링, 미국 기상청의 악천후 경보 시 자동 정지, 연간 목표 제어 평가 및 보고 요건이 있는 엄격한 감독 하에 작동한다.
Rain Enhancement Technologies (NASDAQ:RAIN) a commencé ses opérations avec son premier réseau d’amélioration météorologique (WETA) aux États-Unis à Gill, Colorado, après que le Colorado Water Conservation Board a approuvé un permis de modification météorologique le 11 novembre 2025. Le permis est valable jusqu’au 31 octobre 2026 avec un renouvellement potentiel de cinq ans. Le WETA, alimenté par énergie solaire et sans produits chimiques, peut couvrir jusqu’à 360 miles carrés (≈230 000 acres) dans le comté de Weld et cite des essais évalués par des pairs indiquant des augmentations potentielles des précipitations de 15–18%. Le système fonctionnera sous une surveillance stricte avec un suivi en temps réel, une suspension automatique lors des alertes météorologiques sévères du National Weather Service et des exigences annuelles d’évaluation et de reporting des objectifs.
Rain Enhancement Technologies (NASDAQ:RAIN) nahm den Betrieb seines ersten US-amerikanischen Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) in Gill, Colorado, auf, nachdem das Colorado Water Conservation Board am 11. November 2025 eine Genehmigung für eine Wettermodifikation erteilt hatte. Die Genehmigung gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2026 mit einer möglichen fünfjährigen Verlängerung. Das solarbetriebene, chemiefreie WETA-System kann in Weld County bis zu 360 Quadratmeilen (≈230.000 Acres) abdecken und verweist auf peer‑reviewte Studien, die potenzielle Niederschlagssteigerungen von 15–18% anzeigen. Das System wird unter strenger Aufsicht betrieben, mit Echtzeitüberwachung, automatischer Aussetzung bei schweren Wetterwarnungen des National Weather Service sowie jährlichen Zielkontrollbewertungen und Berichtsanforderungen.
بدأت Rain Enhancement Technologies (المدرجة في ناسداك: RAIN) تشغيل أول شبكة لتقنيات تحسين الطقس (WETA) لها في Gill بولاية كولورادو، بعد أن وافقت لجنة الحفاظ على المياه في كولورادو على ترخيص تعديل الطقس في 11 نوفمبر 2025. الترخيص ساري حتى 31 أكتوبر 2026 مع إمكانية تجديد لمدة خمس سنوات. يمكن لـ WETA القائم على الطاقة الشمسية والخالٍ من المواد الكيميائية أن يغطي حتى 360 ميلاً مربعاً (حوالي 230,000 فدان) في مقاطعة ويلد ويشير إلى تجارب مراجعة من الأقران تشير إلى زيادة محتملة في الأمطار بنسبة 15–18%. سيعمل النظام تحت إشراف صارم مع رصد في الوقت الفعلي، وتعطيل تلقائي أثناء إنذارات الخدمة الوطنية للأرصاد الجوية، ومتطلبات تقييم وتقارير سنوية حول الأهداف.
Positive
- Permit approval for Colorado installation through 10/31/2026
- WETA can cover 360 sq miles (~230,000 acres)
- 15–18% potential rainfall increase cited from peer-reviewed trials
- Autonomous solar-powered, chemical-free operation
Negative
- Initial permit is short-term (expires 10/31/2026) and needs renewal
- Operations subject to automatic suspension during National Weather Service severe-weather warnings
- U.S. effectiveness not yet demonstrated; data collection required per permit
Insights
RAIN’s WETA begins U.S. operations in Colorado under a one-year permit; potential modest rainfall uplift and regulatory oversight matter most.
The system is now operational in Gill, Colorado, under a Weather Modification Permit valid through
Regulatory controls include automatic suspension during National Weather Service severe-weather warnings, real-time monitoring, coordination with local emergency management, and mandated annual target-control evaluations and periodic performance reports to the Colorado Water Conservation Board. These conditions create clear data collection and safety gates that limit operational risk and provide a formal performance record.
Key items to watch over the next 12 months include the permit performance reports, the annual target-control evaluation, and any permit renewal decision; the permit end-date is
This deployment targets agricultural water supply, promising measurable coverage and a stated
The WETA installation is positioned to affect up to 360 square miles of agricultural land in Weld County and is framed as a tool to supplement water for cropping and livestock operations; the release notes Colorado agriculture uses roughly
Operational characteristics—autonomous solar power and minimal maintenance—could lower ongoing costs if performance metrics validate the technology. The permit requires annual reports and target-control evaluations, which will produce the empirical evidence needed to assess whether the system yields agronomic or economic benefit across the stated 230,000 acres.
Concrete near-term monitors are the mandated performance reports and the annual evaluation due within the permit year ending
Company’s WETA Ionization Technology Begins Operations in Gill, Colorado, Marking State’s First Warm Weather Modification Program
NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) (“RAIN” or the “Company”), a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced it has commenced operations of its first U.S. installation following approval of a Weather Modification Permit from the State of Colorado’s Water Conservation Board. The Company’s Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) system, installed in Gill, Colorado, in October 2025, marks the state’s first warm weather modification program and is now operational under a permit valid through October 31, 2026, with the potential for a five-year renewal. The installation can enhance up to 360 square miles of agricultural land in Weld County, where the technology has the potential to increase rainfall by 15
“This first U.S. installation represents a transformative milestone for Rain Enhancement Technologies as we bring our proven ionization technology to American agricultural communities,” said Randy Seidl, CEO of Rain Enhancement Technologies. “Colorado’s rigorous evaluation process and forward-thinking approach to water resource management validate the potential of our technology to address water scarcity challenges. We’re proud to pioneer the state’s first warm weather modification program at a time when innovative water solutions are critically needed.”
The ground-based WETA system operates by using electrical charge to create naturally occurring ionized aerosols, which then travel to cloud layers where they enhance condensation and stimulate precipitation. Unlike Colorado’s traditional cold weather cloud seeding that uses silver iodide, RAIN’s chemical-free, solar-powered approach harnesses natural atmospheric processes.
“After years of working with this groundbreaking technology internationally, it’s very exciting to see the growing interest in our solution to address the ongoing water shortage crisis,” said Scott Morris, Chief Technical Officer of Rain Enhancement Technologies. “With the first of our US installations to be deployed, we’re excited to demonstrate the real-world impact of ionization rainfall generation technology at scale. The Gill installation represents years of engineering refinement and will operate autonomously using solar power, making it both environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.”
This marks Colorado’s first warm weather seeding operation, differentiating it from existing cold weather programs in the state that use silver iodide to enhance snowpack. RAIN’s ionization technology has demonstrated effectiveness in warm weather conditions through international deployments, including a six-year trial in Oman’s Hajar Mountains, where results were published by the Royal Statistical Society showing statistically significant rainfall increases. The Colorado installation operates under strict regulatory oversight, including automatic suspension protocols during National Weather Service severe weather warnings, real-time weather monitoring capabilities, and coordination with local emergency management officials.
“We’re encouraged by the potential of this innovative technology to supplement water resources for Colorado’s agricultural communities,” said Andrew Rickert, Weather Modification Program Manager with the Colorado Water Conservation Board. “This program will provide valuable data on warm weather modification effectiveness while maintaining our rigorous safety and environmental standards. Rain Enhancement Technologies’ approach represents a new tool in our comprehensive water management strategy.”
The Colorado installation comes as western U.S. agriculture faces persistent drought conditions that have forced farmers to fallow fields, reduce livestock herds, and seek innovative water security solutions. Colorado’s agricultural sector, which consumes approximately
As part of the permit requirements, RAIN will conduct annual target-control evaluations, submit periodic performance reports to project sponsors, and provide detailed annual reports to the Colorado Water Conservation Board. The solar-powered system operates autonomously with minimal maintenance requirements and produces no environmental residue through its chemical-free ionization process.
About Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc.
Rain Enhancement Technologies was founded to provide the world with reliable access to water, one of life’s most important resources. To achieve this mission, RAIN aims to develop, manufacture, and commercialize ionization rainfall generation technology. This weather modification technology seeks to provide the world with reliable access to water and transform business, society, and the planet for the better. The Company is also developing applications for fog mitigation and snow enhancement to expand weather modification capabilities beyond rainfall generation. To learn more, go to www.investor.rainenhancement.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The disclosure herein includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) statements regarding expected benefits of the Company’s technology in Colorado; (2) references with respect to the anticipated rainfall increases; (3) references to permit renewals and future installations; (4) the projected effectiveness of the WETA system; and (5) potential expansion of operations. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of RAIN’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that RAIN does not presently know or currently believes are immaterial. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. RAIN undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.
Media Contact
Linda Maynard
Rain Enhancement Technologies
Phone: (617) 869-4832
Email: linda@rainenhancement.com
SOURCE: Rain Enhancement Technologies
View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
FAQ
What did RAIN announce about its first U.S. installation in Colorado (NASDAQ:RAIN) on November 11, 2025?
RAIN announced its WETA system in Gill, Colorado began operations under a permit valid through October 31, 2026 with potential five-year renewal.
How much land can Rain Enhancement Technologies’ WETA cover in Weld County, Colorado (RAIN)?
The WETA installation can enhance up to 360 square miles, roughly 230,000 acres of agricultural land.
What rainfall gains does RAIN cite for its ionization technology in the Colorado permit announcement?
The company cites peer-reviewed trial results showing potential rainfall increases of 15–18%.
How long is the Colorado weather modification permit for RAIN’s WETA system effective (RAIN)?
The permit is effective through October 31, 2026 and includes the possibility of a five-year renewal.
What operational safeguards and reporting does the Colorado permit require for RAIN’s WETA (NASDAQ:RAIN)?
Requirements include real-time weather monitoring, automatic suspension during National Weather Service severe-weather warnings, annual target-control evaluations, and periodic performance reports.
Is RAIN’s WETA chemical-based and how is it powered in Colorado (RAIN)?
The WETA system is described as chemical-free and operates autonomously using solar power.
Colorado
Colorado community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one
A man already driving with a suspended license from a DUI is now accused of intentionally plowing into three people on a sidewalk in Colorado.
This happened near the intersection of East Wildcat Reserve Parkway and Willowbridge Way in Highlands Ranch around 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Witnesses say that after the crash, the driver made a U-turn, went back to the scene, slowly drove past the wreckage, then left. That allowed another witness to follow him 5.5 miles down to Daniels Park, where just 15 minutes later, 28-year-old Adam Bauserman was taken into custody.
Bauserman’s demeanor was described by deputies as “unusually quiet.” At one point, he apparently asked, “Do you know if I killed the man?”
As it would turn out, the man survived, but his girlfriend did not. Flowers are piling up at the scene of a morning walk that turned deadly.
Right now, investigators don’t believe the driver knew any of those victims.
“You expect to be safe when you’re walking on the sidewalk,” said neighbor Beth Chitel, who lived just yards from the crash site until she moved last month. “These are very highly trafficked pathways around here; it could have happened to any of our friends, any of our neighbors, any of our children.”
“This was a horrific scene,” said Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly.
Thirty-five-year-old Corrine More died in the crash. Her sister tells CBS Colorado she lived in the neighborhood and was out on a walk with her boyfriend. She describes Corrine as a nursing student with a big heart who was loved by everyone who knew her, and who was beautiful inside and out.
Corrine’s boyfriend, 30-year-old Kyle Vasey, was seriously injured. He has undergone multiple surgeries and was described by a doctor in the affidavit as being at substantial risk for permanent disfigurement or death.
The other victim is 72-year-old Dianne Windes. The sheriff says she was walking in the opposite direction from the couple. She was also hospitalized with serious injuries.
Witnesses believe the driver who crashed into the three pedestrians did so on purpose.
“If we can prove that, we’ll certainly do that, but at this point we have no indication of that,” Weekly said.
It was thanks to a witness who followed that truck that deputies arrested Bauserman, who was driving with a revoked license after a DUI last year.
“Mr. Bauserman has had several revocations and suspensions of his license over the last 10 years,” Weekly said. “He should never have been on the roadway, and as a result of that, somebody is now deceased.”
Deputies did not detect immediate signs of intoxication but are waiting on blood test results.
Right now, investigators believe Bauserman was only traveling 3 mph over the speed limit, at about 48 mph in a 45 mph zone. That will need to be confirmed in the investigation.
“He should never have been on the roadway, period. And so, the fact that somebody in our community has been lost in such a tragic, horrible way. How many lives have been destroyed by this selfish act?” Weekly asked.
“I want to express my sympathies to the families, and yeah, we’re here to support you as a community, and we’re by your side,” said Chitel.
Neighbor Beth Chitel started an online fundraiser for the victims.
“The last thing that the family should be having to worry about right now is the bills that are coming,” said Chitel.
The sheriff says that 15 to 20 community members stepped up to help in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Chitel says the community has been hurt by other recent tragedies, like the death of 13-year-old Alex Mackiewicz, who was hit while in the crosswalk on his way to school. That fatal crash happened just over a mile away from this one.
“Something really needs to be done. The community is well aware of the safety issues posed there, of course. Again, we don’t expect them on the sidewalk,” said Chitel. “We need more crosswalks; we could use more stoplights. We need more safety measures put in place because, in general, it’s really not a safe road. People speed on it.”
“It’s absolutely horrible. As the sheriff, I have done a lot to increase traffic enforcement. We’ve almost doubled the size of our traffic unit. I expect my folks to be out there and be productive and ensure the safety of our citizens. These tragedies, certainly back to back, are heartbreaking for everybody involved, it shouldn’t happen,” Weekly said.
Three families are forever changed, a community is left with questions, and the investigation is just beginning.
“We need to make sure that we do our job well, and that we get justice for all these victims,” Weekly said.
Bauserman is being held on charges including vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Preliminary charges Bauserman is facing include the following seven felonies and one misdemeanor:
- Vehicular homicide
- Failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving death
- Failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury (two counts)
- Vehicular assault (two counts)
- Assault in the second degree – crimes to at-risk persons
- Driving a motor vehicle with a license is under restraint (express consent refusal/DUI conviction)
These charges could change based on the results of the blood tests and additional information that is garnered through the investigation.
A judge set Bauserman’s bond at $100,000.
As the investigation continues, the sheriff’s office says anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Pereira at bpereira@dcsheriff.net or call (303) 660-7537.
When Dave and Jean Gottenborg met as teenagers wrangling horses in Estes Park, they dreamed of one day running a ranch together. That dream fell by the wayside for decades until 2012, when the couple purchased Eagle Rock Ranch in the Tarryall Valley.
Talking about the Gottenborg’s ranch means deliberately avoiding words like “owners” and “ownership.” The couple “manage” their land — their preferred term — through the conservationist lens of thinkers like Wendell Berry and Aldo Leopold. Visitors are welcome on the land (see some basic guidelines here), and they sell their beef by the cut, box and share at their family-owned mercantile in Fairplay.
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