The self-funded project dates back to 1992, with the vision of filling a valley river with a canopy of flowing silver fabric. After engineering tests, prototypes, environmental reports, many public meetings through the state, and heated debate in the community, the Fremont County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to issue a temporary use permit. The project is scheduled to be installed during the month of August 2015,

via Christo’s Over the River Given Go Ahead in Colorado | Inhabitat – Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building.