Water Education CO

This week Fresh Water News reports on a push at the State Capitol to create tougher rules for cities to revegetate land in the Lower Arkansas Valley. Read the full story here: buff.ly/ahjxN2D

On May 1, the Colorado Chapter of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA‑CO) and the Colorado Ground Water Association (CGWA) will cohost their annual symposium. WEco will kick off the program, followed by many great talks related to climate change, water supply planning, emergency response planning, and groundwater management. Read about the symposium on our blog and register to attend. buff.ly/heIsbRR

This week Fresh Water News reports on growing interest in "conservation pools" in Lake Powell as a means for breaking the deadlock on how to operate the Colorado River system moving forward. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

This week Fresh Water News reports on Colorado's preparations for what is expected to be a dangerous summer with water in short supply and wildfire risk rising Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

This week, Fresh Water News examines shocking new forecasts showing that Lake Powell is likely to receive half or less of its normal water supplies this year. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

Water decisions don’t just happen on paper, they happen in communities. New on the blog, the Pitkin County Healthy Rivers staff highlight how the program makes sure local voices, local data, and local values have a real seat at the table in complex water conversations. This work proves that even small, locally funded programs can have meaningful impact. Presence matters. Local voices matter. 👉 Read the full article here: buff.ly/yvpPiea

This week in Fresh Water News we report on the next step in determining how the historic Shoshone Water rights will be managed, as 60 cities, irrigation districts and others weigh in on the new court case. Read the full story here: buff.ly/5JzAZOH

Water Education Colorado was honored to be part of a snowshoeing event this past weekend with Defiende Nuestra Tierra and Exploremos ❄️👣 WEco got to share their translated community guides ‘De donde viene su agua’ and ‘La ley de aguas de Colorado’. To continue to educate Colorodans on Water Education. These photos capture an amazing day connecting with community, nature, and one another. More events are coming soon! Be sure to check out Defiende Nuestra Tierra’s website to learn more!

WEco is at the Colorado Water Congress! Executive Director Juan Perez and Programs Director Sabrina Sherma are representing Water Education Colorado, sharing resources, building bridges across sectors, and engaging with partners who are working every day to protect and sustain Colorado’s water future.

Join this event in Denver, CO for a two-day, hands on learning experience focused on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and their role in addressing discussions across the Colorado River Basin. 📍 Colorado State University – Spur Hydro 🗓 February 3–4, 2026

This week in Fresh Water News, we report on the health of the state's reservoirs as a major drought looms. Read the story here: buff.ly/NkgyYPe

This week Fresh Water News reports on next steps to complete the $1.39 billion Arkansas Valley Conduit after a high-profile presidential veto. Local and state officials say without more help from the feds, the project will be halted again. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

Good news! The Water Leaders application deadline has been extended to Friday, January 23. Join a community of water professionals seeking to advance their careers and leadership opportunities. Apply now here: buff.ly/MZ7qwto

Want to learn more? Check out our Community Guide “Where Your Water Comes From” to dive deeper into the journey of your water.

For nearly 20 years, our Water Leaders Program has supported Colorado water professionals in becoming more confident, collaborative, and effective leaders. Join a legacy of 260+ Water Leaders and elevate your leadership, your impact, and our water future. Apply by Friday, January 9! Apply here: watereducationcolorado.org/programs-event… Questions? Email sabrina@wateredco.org

This week in Fresh Water News, we report on a fast-moving private water company's plans for a large-scale groundwater project to serve Northern Colorado's high growth towns. Read the full story here: buff.ly/WqG8o6Q

Happy Holidays from all of us at WEco! We’re so grateful for our community! Because of you, Water Education Colorado continues to grow as an organization dedicated to informing and empowering Coloradans on water issues. Thank you to everyone who supports our work and to our generous sponsors who help make our goals possible. Together, we’re building knowledge, inspiring action, and working toward a more sustainable water future for Colorado. . . . We will be taking a well-deserved rest between Dec. 29 and Jan. 2, and our offices will be closed during that time. See you next year!

This week in Fresh Water News, we report on a successful bipartisan push by Colorado's congressional delegation to lower interest rates and extend payment terms for the Arkansas Valley Conduit, which will deliver clean drinking water to 39 communities who have been waiting decades for relief. read the full story here: buff.ly/9Kvj7g6

Good food, good music, and lots of laughs. Our WEco holiday celebration and team retreat didn’t disappoint! Cheers to closing the year with such a great team!

Your generosity on Colorado Gives Day has blown us away. Thanks to you, we’ve already raised $17,721 in support of water education across our state! But we’re not done yet — we’re so close to reaching our $25,000 goal, and it’s not too late to make a difference. If you’re able, please consider donating today: buff.ly/cX6wNB9 Thank you for helping us build a sustainable water future for Colorado!