➡️Curious about Colorado’s water market? Join us on May 28 for a deep dive into how water rights are bought, sold, and traded—and what that means for farmers, cities, the environment, and more. 📆Don’t miss this important conversation—free for WEco members and $15 for

🌄 Ready to Explore the Southwest? Join us for the 2025 River Basin Tour and experience the landscapes, people, and water challenges that shape the region. 🚐💧 Early bird pricing ends tomorrow (5/15)—secure your spot today before prices go up! 🔗 watereducationcolorado.org/2025-river-bas…

This week in Fresh Water News: It's a wrap for legislative work this year, with several bills making their way to the governor's desk. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne… #Waterspending #waterprograms #colorado #sportsbetting #coloradowater The Colorado Sun

Way #18 to Care for Colorado Water: Install a rain garden 🌧🌿 Rain gardens are a beautiful and practical way to grow native plants while protecting our water. They capture, filter, and slow stormwater—helping reduce runoff and pollution in our lakes, rivers, and streams. They

⏳ Only 2 weeks left! Join us June 3–4 for the Southwest River Basin Tour! 🚐💧 This two-day adventure takes you deep into Southwest Colorado’s water systems, with behind-the-scenes access, expert speakers, and unforgettable stops along the way. Whether you’re a local, a lifelong

💧 Way #19 to Care for Colorado Water: Recreate Responsibly! 🌲🏞️ Whether you're paddling a river or relaxing by a lake, your actions make a difference. ✅ Follow Leave No Trace principles ✅ Use biodegradable sunscreen, soaps, and cleaners ✅ Respect our waterways and help keep

This week in Fresh Water News: Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs and Northern Water voiced opposition Wednesday to the Western Slope’s proposal to spend $99 million to buy historic water rights on the Colorado River. Read the full story here: buff.ly/CGPDVkW

🚨 1 WEEK OUT! 🚨 There’s still time to grab your seat on the Southwest Basin Tour bus—but not much! 📅 June 3–4 | In and around Durango Join Water Education Colorado for two jam-packed days of learning, connection, and exploration across the Southwest River Basin. We’ll visit

💧 Way #20 to Care for Colorado Water: Keep litter out of our waterways! 🌊 Every bit counts—pick up trash when you see it and use reusable bags to prevent plastic from blowing into storm drains and streams. Want more simple ways to make a difference? 👉 Check out the 21 Ways to

💧 Today’s Liquid Assets webinar dove into some big questions: • Is “buy and dry” becoming the default approach to developing water? • What’s really driving water markets? • How does water compare to gold as an investment? Huge thanks to our incredible speakers for sharing

This week in Fresh Water News: The 15 members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board elected Lorelei Cloud as the board’s first-ever Indigenous chairperson. Read the full story here: buff.ly/q1LnTZz #Freshwaternews #SouthernUte #Coloradowaterboard #tribalwater

🎉 Getting excited for the Southwest River Basin Tour next week! A huge thank-you to our incredible sponsors for making it all possible: 💧 Colorado Water Conservation Board 🏦 CoBank 🌄 Southwestern Water Conservation District 🌱 GOCO 🛠️ SGM We can’t wait to hit the road! 🚐🌊 #SouthwestRiverTour

💧 Way #21 to Care for Colorado Water (and our final one!): Stay informed and engaged. Want to make a difference? ➡️ Learn more at watereducationcolorado.org ➡️ Sign up for updates ➡️ Volunteer for a stream cleanup ➡️ Attend your local river basin roundtable ➡️ Get involved in

🌄 Kicking off Day 1 of the Southwest River Basin Tour with sunshine, stunning views, and great company! 💧Big thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this water education adventure possible! Title Sponsors: Colorado Water Conservation Board, Co Bank, Southwestern Water

🎉 Wrapping up an unforgettable Southwest River Basin Tour! From stunning landscapes to energizing conversations, we soaked up knowledge, made new connections, and deepened our understanding of water in the Southwest. 💧🌄 Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors who made this

This week in Fresh Water News: State health officials will face tighter deadlines and more scrutiny of a water quality permitting program that has been plagued by massive backlogs and criticized by some small communities who say they can’t afford their state-mandated water