Colorado Water Trust

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the CU Boulder Masters of the Environment graduates! We are so proud of all of their hard work, and can’t wait to see where their journeys bring them next! 🧑‍🎓🩵

05/27/2026

We love any chance to celebrate water in Colorado! Happy to see some of our favorites on this great list by The Colorado Sun, including the Colorado River headwaters, the Yampa, and the Dolores!

What are you favorite rivers, lakes, and hot springs in Colorado?

There is no shortage of rivers, lakes, hot springs and swimming holes to celebrate Colorado's 150 years of statehood this summer.

05/26/2026

See you at Outside Days in Denver this weekend!? 🎉 We’ll be hanging out in Camp Colorado talking about water, our favorite rivers, and what the heck is going on with this year’s record low snowpack and dry summer outlook...

Plus we’ll have some really cool give-away items, a map where you can pin your favorite Colorado water memories, and a lot more! 💦

Come say hi—we can’t wait to see you. ☀️

05/26/2026

Colorado's rivers need our help—and producers are stepping up.
With the lowest snowpack on record this winter, federal forecasts warn that runoff levels could drop to just 24% of normal this summer. That means iconic waterways like the Colorado River and the Yampa could go completely dry.

9NEWS is covering our work to keep rivers flowing this summer— we're paying farmers and ranchers to temporarily leave their water in the rivers instead of diverting it to their fields. It's a voluntary, short-term solution that protects water rights while keeping rivers alive.

This is what collaborative water stewardship looks like. Give this recent article a read to learn more.

A Colorado nonprofit seeks to recruit farmers for paid agreements to leave water in rivers amid warnings of drastically low runoff levels. 9 News (May 23, 2026)—A Colorado nonprofit is

05/20/2026

Meet our Summer Development & Engagement Intern, Sidney!

Sidney recently graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Environmental Sociology, and a minor in Organic Agriculture.

As a sociologist, Sidney is positioned at the intersection of people, policy and environment, and advocates for the importance of bringing communities together for conservation. As an agriculturalist, Sidney understands how critical it is to steward our resources so that they may be abundant for everyone; people and ecosystems alike.

We are proud to have her on our team!

Hi! My name is Sidney, and I am excited to dive into my role as the Development and Engagement Intern for Colorado Water Trust. Some of my favorite Colorado water

05/20/2026

Hi! My name is Sidney, and I am excited to dive into my role as the Development and Engagement Intern for Colorado Water Trust.

Growing up in Colorado, my summers were filled with camping trips and hiking adventures exploring our state’s creeks, rivers, waterfalls, and glacial lakes. As a kid, I loved getting to play in Colorado’s clear waters, but it wasn’t until college, when I became interested in agriculture and environmental justice, that my true passion for protecting waters was nurtured.

This summer, I am honored to help Colorado Water Trust connect with community members and bring new voices to the table, so that we can all be nourished by Colorado rivers; this season and every season.

05/19/2026

Summer means site visits & field work! ☀️Here’s a few photos from Colorado Water Trust staff Danielle & Andi’s recent field visit measuring streamflow. 💦

05/18/2026

Read this recent article about our Development & Engagement Manager, Barrett Donovan, and her work with Colorado Water Trust, what a water trust is, and why it matters more than ever right now.

This piece was written by Madison Wilkinson for Munger, who's mission is to tell stories that foster women feeling seen, supported, and stoked to try new things no matter their skill level or starting point.

https://mungerco.substack.com/p/barrett-donovan-is-keeping-water?r=8fnuut

05/18/2026

Innovative ways to help us all weather the drought together - that's what we're all about!

Selling water in the drought year may make better financial sense for Colorado farms and ranches than growing crops and feed