A Year (Of Water) In Review
Dec 19, 2022 -
At the beginning of this year, Governor Polis declared 2022 the “Year of Water.” It is easy to see why — this year 
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... 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... 
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... 
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... 
Your Voice Matters for Colorado’s Rivers: Engage in the Water Plan Update Process
Oct 13, 2021 -
During the development of the Colorado Water Plan six years ago, Water for Colorado came together to help ensure Coloradans’ voices were heard in the creation of the plan. In... 
Get To Know Your River Basins
Oct 07, 2021 -
Our rivers are the lifeblood of the American West, and we all know that river and water management are both fundamentally important and infinitely complex, governed through... 
Meet Water for Colorado’s Statewide Team
Sep 10, 2021 -
When the Water for Colorado Coalition came together in 2015 around the creation of the Colorado Water Plan, we were united by a simple belief — that... Water Funding Playbook
Aug 23, 2021 -
The purpose of this guide is to assist water conservancy districts, nonprofits, local governments, citizen stakeholder initiatives and others in learning more about successfully implementing new local sources of... 
Find Your Voice in Conservation Advocacy
Jul 20, 2021 -
This year we have all experienced a multitude of influential events in our lives that have changed how we think, ranging from the COVID19 virus, the stay... 
Wildfire Season Is Here: Why it Matters for Our Rivers and Water
Jul 16, 2021 -
It’s been said we no longer have fire seasons; we have fire years. We all remember a year ago when fires ravaged our state and smoke... Press Release: Water for Colorado Coalition Celebrates Legislature’s Allocation of $20 Million for State Water Plan Implementation
Jun 10, 2021 -
Denver, CO — The Water for Colorado Coalition today celebrated the passage of HB21-1260, which allocates $20 million to the Colorado Water... Event Recap: Cocktails, Craft Beer, and the Colorado River
May 27, 2021 -
On May 26, Water for Colorado hosted a lively event with some of the state’s most sustainably-minded and water-conscious breweries and distilleries. The evening’s conversation focused on...