10/01/2026
Happy New Water Year! Today, October 1, marks the beginning of Water Year 2027.
Unlike the calendar year, the water year follows the natural rhythm of our rivers and watersheds. It begins October 1 and runs through September 30, capturing a full cycle of snowfall, snowpack, runoff, streamflow, and the water that sustains our communities and ecosystems.
And what a year it has been.
The 2026 water year brought plenty to pay attention to, from changing conditions on our rivers to the snow and runoff that determine how much water will be available in the months ahead. Here in the Eagle River watershed, we spent the year watching, measuring, restoring, cleaning up, and learning from the river we all depend on.
Now, we get to start again. So, what’s your water year resolution? Maybe it’s using a little less water at home. Maybe it’s getting to know your local river. Maybe it’s joining a cleanup, kicking bugs with us, or learning how water moves through our watershed.
Or maybe it’s simply taking a moment to notice the river and appreciate what it gives us. Here’s to a new water year, and to hoping this one brings healthy snowpack, steady flows, clean water, and plenty of reasons to get outside.
