Colorado River Alliance

05/28/2026

We’re proud to share that Colorado River Alliance Executive Director Adrienne Longenecker has joined The New Philanthropists’ Legacy Leadership Circle, an advisory council made up of community leaders helping shape a more diverse and inclusive future for philanthropy in Central Texas.

The Legacy Leadership Circle brings together leaders from across the community to help expand opportunity, strengthen connections, and support meaningful impact throughout the region.

We’re honored to see CRA represented in this important work and excited to continue building partnerships that support the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River and the communities connected to it.

Learn more about The New Philanthropists and the Legacy Leadership Circle at our link in bio.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend means one thing: summer is officially here ☀️💧

Whether you're fishing at sunrise, paddling down the river, spending the day on the lake, or camping under the stars, the Texas Colorado River offers countless ways to get outside and explore.

We rounded up a few of our favorite ways to enjoy the season ➡️

Save this post for your next outdoor adventure and let us know in the comments: what's first on your summer bucket list?

05/20/2026

Small habits can make a big difference 💧

The Colorado River Alliance Water Pledge is a simple commitment to help protect the future of the Texas Colorado River through everyday water conservation.

From turning off the tap while brushing your teeth to checking for leaks at home, small actions add up and help preserve water for our communities, ecosystems, and future generations.

When you take the pledge, you’ll also receive a free digital print and simple conservation tips to help you get started.

Take the Water Pledge at the link in bio.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Your Saturday plans 💧

Join us and The River Society for the 4th Annual Lake Austin Cleanup, a community day on the water helping remove trash before it flows downstream through the Texas Colorado River.

Whether you’re out on the water or helping from the shoreline, every effort helps protect a vital source of drinking water for Central Texas.

📅 May 16 | 10 am–12 pm
📍 Lake Austin Calm at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Sign up at the link in bio.

05/13/2026

It’s Water Wednesday 💧

Did you know the Texas Colorado River may not have always been called the Colorado River?

Early Spanish explorers referred to the river as “Brazos de Dios,” meaning “Arms of God,” because of the many tributaries and streams that flowed together to form the river.

Historians also believe the names of the Colorado and Brazos Rivers may have been switched during early exploration in Texas.

Today, the Texas Colorado River connects communities across the state and provides water for millions of Texans.

Learn more about the river’s history at the link in bio.

05/11/2026

There’s still time to spend your Saturday on Lake Austin 💧

Join Colorado River Alliance and The River Society for the Lake Austin Cleanup and help remove trash before it flows downstream through the Texas Colorado River.

Kayak spots are filled but we still have space for volunteers, with multiple ways to get involved:
• Paddleboard volunteer (includes free rental)
• Bring your own paddleboard
• Land-based volunteer

📅 May 16 | 10 am–12 pm
📍 Lake Austin Calm at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Help protect a vital source of drinking water for Central Texas and enjoy a morning on the lake while you’re at it.

Sign up at the link in bio.

05/08/2026

What if water science came to your school? 💧

The Mobile River is Colorado River Alliance’s traveling water science center, bringing hands-on learning directly to students across the Texas Colorado River basin.

Inside a 42-foot trailer, students explore interactive exhibits, models, and games that teach how water moves, where it comes from, and why it matters.

For many schools, this program provides access to real-world STEM experiences that might not otherwise be possible.

And it’s making an impact by connecting thousands of students to the river each year.

Learn more about The Mobile River at the link in bio.

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars for next weekend on Lake Austin 💧

Join Colorado River Alliance and The River Society for the Lake Austin Cleanup.

Whether you’re paddleboarding, kayaking, or helping from the shoreline, you’ll be part of removing trash before it flows downstream through the Texas Colorado River.

📅 May 16 | 10 am–12 pm
📍 Lake Austin Calm at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Sign up to join us at the link in bio.

05/04/2026

We have your plans for next weekend on Lake Austin💧

Join Colorado River Alliance and The River Society for the Fourth Annual Lake Austin Cleanup!

Whether you prefer paddleboarding or helping from the shoreline, you’ll be part of removing trash before it flows downstream through the Texas Colorado River and into Matagorda Bay.

You choose how you want to get involved:
• Paddleboard volunteer (includes free rental)
• Bring your own paddleboard
• Kayak volunteer (includes free rental)
• Land-based volunteer

📅 May 16 | 10 am–12 pm
📍 Lake Austin Calm at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Grab a friend and join us for a morning on the lake! Sign up at the link in bio.

05/01/2026

Tomorrow: join us for Trash the Trash Day 💧

Colorado River Alliance will be at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park for a community cleanup with BSA Capitol Area Council as part of a global day of action to keep our parks and waterways clean.

Scouts and volunteers around the world will be working together to remove trash and protect the places we all share.

Stop by to:
• Join the cleanup
• Learn more about protecting our watershed
• Meet Finley the Fish 🐟

📅 Saturday, May 2 | starting at 9 am
📍 Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

Come be part of a community effort to keep our parks (and the Texas Colorado River of course) clean and healthy.

Learn more and register at the link in bio.