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WATER FOR COLORADO: SHAPING OUR STATE'S WATER FUTURE

"Every discussion about water should start with conservation."
– Gov. John Hickenlooper

Water for Colorado agrees. We are glad the final Colorado Water Plan includes a productive economy that supports vibrant and sustainable cities; viable and productive agriculture; and river recreation, and tourism industries; an efficient and effective water infrastructure; and a thriving environment that includes healthy watersheds, rivers, streams, and wildlife.

Rivers Need Water

Keep rivers healthy and flowing to support wildlife and billion-dollar recreation and tourism industries.

Every Drop Counts

Protect our rivers by prioritizing water efficiency and conservation in our cities and towns.

Share Resources

Support flexible water-sharing agreements between farmers and communities.

Smarter Solutions

Avoid big, new water diversion projects that drain our Western Rivers.

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Putting Out Fires from the Front Lines: One Firefighter’s Experience Putting out Devastating Wildfires

30 Aug 2018
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By Lydia Zowada, member of the Nature Conservancy’s Forest and Fire Team I am back in Colorado right now, but I have spent the summer traveling across the West to battle wildfires. I have been a firefighter since 2014 and have been working in the natural resource field for...

Critically low Lake Mead levels highlight need for Arizona action

23 Aug 2018
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By Kevin Moran  (NOTE: this post first appeared on Environmental Defense Fund) Lake Mead water users this week learned we once again narrowly avoided water cutbacks by the skin of our teeth. A 24-month projection released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation shows we...

Celebrating Colorado River Day

24 Jul 2018
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In honor of Colorado River Day on July 25, Water for Colorado has assembled stories about the importance of the Colorado River from across the Basin. These short, unique tales highlight how the mighty Colorado powers all aspects of life in the West. Below you’ll see stories...

2018 is the Year of the Bird. Colorado Must Step Up to Protect Them

05 Jul 2018
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by Abby Burk, Western Rivers Regional Program Manager, Audubon Rockies On behalf of all Coloradoans, we are thrilled to have Governor Hickenlooper affirm support for the wildlife of Colorado by declaring 2018 the Year of the Bird. Hundreds of species of birds are native to...

Here’s What Colorado’s Next Governor Can do to Safeguard our Water Supply

25 Jun 2018
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Water is critical to Colorado’s economy, lifestyle, and identity. It fuels our cities and agriculture and it supports our vital recreation industry. But increasing demands on our existing supplies and the looming threat of drought and climate change put our water supplies at...

Do You Know Your Water, Colorado?

18 Apr 2018
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Rivers are the lifelines of Colorado’s economy, environment, and lifestyle. They touch everyone in our state, providing most of our clean, safe, and reliable drinking water; supporting our thriving farms and ranches; and contributing to culture, heritage, and recreation —...

How Water Reuse Can Help Meet the West’s Water Needs

19 Mar 2018
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By Laura Belanger, Water Resources & Environmental Engineer (Note: this post first appeared on Western Resource Advocates.) The West faces a water supply gap, and the reasons are simple. Our quickly growing cities and towns are adding demands on our already stretched water...
Colorado River near Grand Junction, CO

Pledge to Support & Fund Colorado’s Water Plan

06 Mar 2018
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If you look at Colorado’s mountains,  one thing is clear: it’s dry out there. In fact, it may be the driest winter in 30 years. While skiers and snowboarders make do, even more concerning is what comes this summer if the snow and rain between now and then doesn’t make up...

What’s on voters’ minds in the West?

29 Jan 2018
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Colorado College released its eighth annual State of the Rockies poll to a packed room in conjunction with Outdoor Retailer, the country’s biggest outdoor retail industry trade show, in Denver last Thursday (Side note: Outdoor Retailer picked up stakes from their long-time home...
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