Headwaters Winter 2013
Learn about water and wastewater utilities in Colorado with the latest edition of Headwaters. Read about our aging water infrastructure, the importance of water treatment, water rates, why we pay more for water today and more. View the Winter 2013 edition now!
Would you like to order Headwaters? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your complimentary copy, or become a member to receive an annual magazine subscription.
Water 101 Fact Sheets
The Water 101 fact sheets are a series of one-page references available for download, printing and distribution. Hand out when giving presentations, teaching classes or for personal reference. Explore the basics of drought, and wildfire-- other Water 101 topics are soon to come. Learn how state entities manage drought and fire, ways in which folks across the state are conserving water or responding to drought, the forces of regrowth and destruction inherent in wildfire, and how you can get involved in fire mitigation work. Visit our Climate and Drought page to learn more.
2012 Annual Report
See what we've been up to for the past year. CFWE's 2012 Annual Report is now available! Read about the tours and programs you attended, the people we helped 'Speak Fluent Water' and the volunteers who helped make it happen.
Speakers Bureau
Are you planning an event, meeting or other activity and looking for an expert to talk to your group about water?
The Water Speakers represent water experts and interested individuals across the state who are dedicated to educating others on the basics of Colorado water. At CFWE we're developing presentation resources, reaching out to civic groups and working with speakers across the state to help more Coloradans Speak Fluent Water. Visit the Speakers webpage or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.
Home
CFWE hosts tours of Colorado’s agriculture, river restoration and much more! Jump on the bus for an upcoming adventure and let us know if you have an idea for where to go. Sign up by clicking on the available registration links below.
May 10 and 16: Explore how waterways are managed, restored and protected on an Urban Waters Bike Tour in Denver.
May 30-31: Lower Colorado Basin Tour - Get a taste of Grand Valley water, agriculture and energy issues!
June 20-21: Upper Colorado Basin Tour - Gain understanding of the relationship between river health and transbasin diversions.
July 10-12: Platte River Tour - For the first time, the CFWE bus will cross state lines! Broaden your perspective on interstate water issues on the Platte Rivers system in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Want to be further involved? Sponsor a tour! Read about sponsor benefits for the Lower Colorado Basin Tour, the Upper Colorado Basin Tour and the Platte River Tour and contact Adam Hicks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.
Thanks for a wonderful 2013 reception!
On Friday May 3 The Colorado Foundation for Water Education held our 2013 President's Award Reception. Keynote speaker John Salazar, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, helped us
honor Jim Isgar, the recipient of CFWE's 2013 President's Award. The award pays tribute to those who demonstrate steadfast commitment to water resources education. We also bestowed our Emerging Leader Award upon Amy Beatie. Congratulations Jim and Amy!
Relive the evening by browsing the album of photos on Facebook.
Mark your calendar now and join us in Avon October 8-10, 2013 for the 8th Annual Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference. In 2013 the conference will explore how baseline shifts in demographics, climate and precipitation, technology, use of water and land, and public perceptions are affecting Colorado's watersheds. This cooperative event is hosted by:
- The Colorado Watershed Assembly
- The Colorado Riparian Association
- The Colorado Foundation for Water Education
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Featured Member of the Month
"Happy Birthday CFWE! We wish you more funding, more staff, and many more years of tours, written materials and leadership building!" -Central Colorado Water Conservancy District
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