Looking Back and Looking Forward: The Colorado River Compact Turns 100
Nov 24, 2022 -
On November 24, , the Colorado River Compact celebrates its 100th birthday. This 4-page document — signed in Santa Fe, N.M. by the seven states through which... Are you smarter than a Colorado River expert?
Oct 25, 2022 -
John Berggren, a water policy analyst on our Healthy Rivers team, works to find innovative ways to conserve water and protect the West’s water future. Ask the Experts: A Water Plan Q&A
Sep 27, 2022 -
With Abby Burk and Alex Funk 1. What does the Water Plan mean for Coloradans like me? Water supports the lives... Hacia Una Mayor Equidad en el Plan del Agua de Colorado
Sep 19, 2022 -
Por Jared Romero y Beatriz Soto El agua afecta a todos los aspectos de la vida en Colorado y, por tanto, a todos los habitantes de... Towards a Deeper Equity in the Colorado Water Plan
Sep 08, 2022 -
By Jared Romero and Beatriz Soto Water impacts every aspect of life in Colorado, and therefore impacts every Coloradan. Ensuring equitable access to clean, safe drinking water as... La Jota Interview on Colorado River and Water Plan
Aug 26, 2022 -
Escuche a Juan Madrid de Green Latinos y William Neidig de La Jota discutir el estado actual del Río Colorado y el Plan de Agua de Colorado en español. Listen... 
Press Release: Additional Colorado River Supply Shortages Announced While States Still Work Towards a Deal to Stabilize the System
Aug 16, 2022 -
Denver — Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) released its August 24-month study, predicting continued dire conditions for reservoir levels throughout the Colorado River Basin. This comes...
Press Release: Water for Colorado Coalition Celebrates the Release of Updated Colorado Water Plan –
Anticipates Detailed Review and Engagement during Public Comment Period
Jun 30, 2022 -
Denver, CO — Today, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) released the draft update of the Colorado Water Plan for a 90-day public comment period. The...
Press Release: Water for Colorado Supports
Reduced Lake Powell Water Deliveries,
Calls for Long-Term Solutions
May 03, 2022 -
Denver, CO – Today, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation issued a historic announcement stating its plans to reduce annual releases from Lake Powell by nearly half a million acre... Groundswell on the Rio Grande
Mar 08, 2022 -
How the People of the San Luis Valley are Coming Together Around Water River Recreation
Mar 08, 2022 -
Outdoor recreation on Colorado’s waterways generates $18.8 billion in economic output per year. In addition to the economic benefit that protecting river recreation provides, another benefit... 
Building Towards Resilience Through Legislative Priorities
Jan 21, 2022 -
Last week, Colorado’s 2022 legislative session began with a sobering reminder and call to action from Speaker Alec Garnett: “Climate change is a clear and present danger... Press Release: Water for Colorado Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package, Groundbreaking Provisions to Support Western Water
Nov 06, 2021 -
Denver, CO — The Water for Colorado Coalition today applauded congressional passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which will send $8.3 billion of... 
A Conversation with Colorado’s Legislators
Nov 05, 2021 -
Earlier this week, the Water for Colorado Coalition convened a group of state legislators for a discussion on drought in the Colorado River Basin and why it...