This week Fresh Water News is tracking further groundwater declines in the San Luis Valley's unconfined aquifer, a vital potato growing region. Read the story here: buff.ly/KlmdS52

This week Fresh Water News is tracking the first major test of Colorado's new stream and wetland protection rules as the federal rollback of the Clean Water Act continues. Read the full story here: buff.ly/nwts45P

This week Fresh Water News is tracking an innovative response to warmer winters: saving last season's snow under blankets. Read the full story here: buff.ly/Q4OM4VA

This week Fresh Water News is tracking the decline of Blue Mesa Reservoir as it loses its top billing as Colorado's largest lake. Read the full story here: buff.ly/PRmgguC

This week Fresh Water News is tracking a federal appeals court decision this week allowing Denver Water to finish and fill Gross Reservoir using water it owns in the headwaters of the Colorado River on the West Slope. Read the full story here: buff.ly/Yb8MgJ5

This week Fresh Water News is tracking the aftermath of the large-scale sewage spill in the Arkansas River and what the public needs to know. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

We’re counting down to our 20th Annual President’s Reception! 💙✨ This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the incredible organizations that have chosen to support Water Education Colorado and our mission. To all of our sponsors: thank you for investing in water education, strengthening communities, and helping foster collaboration across Colorado. We’re so grateful to have you as part of this special evening and look forward to celebrating with you on September 10! 💧

This week Fresh Water News reports on Denver Water's backing of a wildfire and water protection ballot initiative, Proposition 308. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

There's still time to register and join us today from 12-1 p.m. for this Colorado River drought webinar! When the Historic Users Pool wasn’t filling this year, the Colorado River District worked with water users on a creative and collaborative solution to ensure that more water users would get their water. Today we'll learn how this drought program came together with the support of water users from the headwaters to the state line. Sign up here: watereducationcolorado.org/c…

The success of our 20th Annual President's Reception would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💙 Thank you to the organizations that invested in Water Education Colorado and our mission to advance water education, build informed communities, and inspire collaboration across the state. We are honored to have you as partners and look forward to continuing this important work together.

This week Fresh Water News dives into Aurora's use of smart meters to track those who violate its drought rules. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

📢 Webinar alert! Join WEco for a drought webinar on August 11 at noon to hear about collaboration and drought impacts on the West Slope. We'll learn about a creative drought program that the Colorado River District facilitated this year, and hear from the Grand Valley Water Users Association and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District on how this challenging season has been looking. It's free for WEco members and students. Register here: buff.ly/14rRL8T

This week Fresh Water News reports on a major new agreement providing $30 million over 30 years to improve clarity and water quality at scenic Grand Lake. Read the full story: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

We're Hiring! Water Education Colorado is looking for our next Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a trusted, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing water education across Colorado. Our next Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, guide our programs and fundraising efforts, build strong partnerships across the state, and help shape a more water aware Colorado. Read the full job application on our website by clicking Get Involved and then Careers. Position open until filled. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/AasZUrG

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for Water Education Colorado’s 20th Annual President’s Reception! Join us on **Thursday, September 10** at the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens for an evening celebrating Colorado’s water community, meaningful connections, and 20 years of this special event. We’ll come together to honor this year’s award recipients: 💧 John McClow — Diane Hoppe Leadership Award 💧 Dawn Jewell — Greg Hobbs Next Wave Leadership Award Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, conversation, and celebration while supporting WEco’s mission to empower Coloradans to make informed water decisions. 🎟️ Register today: buff.ly/ilo7LHW #ColoradoWater #WaterLeadership #WEco

Our webinar begins soon! Join WEco and Colorado Water Trust to learn more about water rights and other legal tools to protect rivers in Colorado, and projects across the state that are working hard during this summer's drought to do just that. It's free! Sign up here to join us at noon: watereducationcolorado.org/c…

This week Fresh Water News reports on the potential arrival of fire-dampening monsoons this month, but worrisome dry weather continues. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for Water Education Colorado's 20th Annual President's Reception! Join us as we celebrate 20 years of vision and leadership and honor two outstanding leaders in Colorado's water community: 💧 John McClow – Diane Hoppe Leadership Award 💧 Dawn Jewell – Greg Hobbs Next Wave Leadership Award Celebrate with colleagues, partners, and friends for an evening recognizing the people and partnerships shaping Colorado's water future. 🎟️ Get your tickets today—we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🔗 Purchase tickets: bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp… #WaterEducationColorado #ColoradoWater #WaterLeadership #WaterEducation #ColoradoNonprofits

This week Fresh Water News reports on looming water shortages in Colorado's lush high country, and growers and communities who are pulling together to cut water use so everyone has enough this year. Read the full story here: buff.ly/MPFWMyi

This week Fresh Water News reports on the growers and researchers who have found less thirsty crops to grow to reduce use of Colorado's scarce water. We also look at the markets that are necessary to make them profitable to produce. Read the full story here: buff.ly/DDBZCC0