Ten Strategies for Resilience in the Colorado River Basin
Jul 28, 2021 -
Water conservation efforts have often focused on addressing the “water budget” problem (e.g. balancing supply and demand). While these efforts are essential, they are not enough to deal with... As Lake Powell and Western Rivers Hit Record Lows, New Report Shows Better Alternative to Expensive, Unnecessary Lake Powell Pipeline
Jul 28, 2021 -
The Local Waters Alternative 2.0 would meet Washington County’s water needs while protecting the Colorado River. Western Resource Advocates and American Rivers announced the release of the Local Waters... 
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... Audubon Boosts Water Awareness and Funding for Birds and People
Jun 30, 2021 -
Water—Colorado’s most precious resource for birds and people—was a central issue for legislators in the 2021 legislative session. Water is Vital to Colorado’s Future
Jun 22, 2021 -
Read the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's brochure on why water is vital for Colorado's future. Our water system is under a barrage of persistent drought, hydrological shifts driven by... Western Water 101
Jun 22, 2021 -
Welcome to Trout Unlimited's series focusing on water in the West. Join them on a tour through the history of the West’s water systems and major rivers, as we... 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... 
Nature Based Solutions Will Help Secure Colorado’s Water Resources
May 14, 2021 -
“As an industry, we don’t really have any infrastructure, if you will. Our corporate infrastructure is our public lands and our waters." David Dragoo,... Press Release: 25% of Colorado Streams, Rivers, and Wetlands Lose Critical Clean Water Act Protections During Earth Week
Apr 22, 2021 -
DENVER, CO On Friday, April 23 — the day after Earth Day — a quarter or more of Colorado’s streams, rivers, and wetlands lost critical protections as... 
This Earth Day, Rising to Meet the Challenges Facing Our Rivers
Apr 21, 2021 -
Earth Day falls at a precarious time of year for Coloradans and our rivers. As spring arrives, many of us are returning to our favorite hiking trails,... New Colorado Water Wins campaign links bets, taxes and the common good
Mar 30, 2021 -
A new campaign called Colorado Water Wins is uncorking public awareness of where the proceeds of sports betting flow. Storage and new water sources to be proposed in Aspen water plan
Mar 20, 2021 -
A consultant working for the city of Aspen is presenting both new sources and storage as part of its water future.