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As I Flow On: Lessons from a Summer with Colorado Water Trust
This summer has been so wonderful, as I have been lucky enough to work alongside a team of incredible people who work so hard to restore Colorado’s rivers. As the Development and Engagement Intern, I...
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Lesson 3 of Just a Drop—Colorado Water Law 101: A Very Brief History of...
The story behind our complicated (and often misunderstood) water laws. Our story begins in the 1860’s… and as they say, “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.” What most people don’t...
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Meet Lacy Leichty, Legal Extern
Hello! My name is Lacy Leichty, and I could not be more excited to be a Legal Extern for Colorado Water Trust this fall. I am currently in my second year of law school at the University of Wyoming,...
View ArticleLesson 3 of Just a Drop—Colorado Water Law 101: Guiding Principles of the...
The key guidelines you need to know about the Colorado Doctrine… For folks who may have missed the last few blog posts, here’s some context: Colorado water rights are determined by a complex system of...
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Fantastic partners and stored water help Big Dreams become Big Impacts for...
At Colorado Water Trust we like to dream big. Our mission is to restore water to Colorado’s rivers, and reservoir releases are how we “Just Add Water” on a big scale. By the end of the summer, we will...
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Lesson 2 of Just a Drop—Colorado Water Law 101: What the Heck is Prior...
Despite the inherent fact that everyone in Colorado depends on water, the system that guides water use in our state is one of relative mystery. The water rights system in Colorado (and most of the...
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The Essential Reading List for Water Curious People
We asked Senior Staff Attorney Josh Boissevain what books he would recommend to water-curious people. From acequias and beavers, to the Colorado Doctrine and dystopian (fictional) western water wars,...
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Meet Elena Gonzalez, Legal Extern
I’m Elena Gonzalez and I am beyond excited to be joining the Colorado Water Trust as a Legal Extern this summer. Growing up in Houston, water was impossible to ignore. We dealt with hurricanes,...
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Rivers Raise Us: Reflections from Outside Days
Colorado Water Trust was recently invited to be a part of Outside Days, and we had a blast! From May 29th-31st, the Denver Auraria Campus was transformed into a festival oriented around the outdoor...
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Meet Sidney Stadelmann, Development & Engagement Intern
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 activities include afternoon walks by...
View ArticleColorado Water Trust Responds to Historic Drought with Options for Water Users
A Note to Water Users on Historic Drought & Streamflow Restoration To: Any Direct Flow or Stored Water User From: Colorado Water Trust Dear Water Users, Colorado Water Trust works statewide to...
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A Fish Out of Water: When Survival Isn’t Legally Protected
Right now, 100% of Colorado is experiencing abnormally dry conditions or drought. That means roughly 4.3 million residents are feeling the effects of water scarcity across the state. The winter of...
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‘Cause no one can take you to the river if there’s no water in it…
Colorado Water Trust’s River Song Show Down The People Have Spoken! Take Me to the River by Talking Heads is the greatest river song ever recorded! We have been in contact with the band members and we...
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March Music Madness—River Song Show Down
Battle of the River Song—LET’S GET READY TO RUMMMMMBBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEE!! Author: Tony LaGreca, Stewardship Manager Announcing the first ever Colorado Water Trust River Song Show Down! Water Trust Staff...
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Urban Flows, One Year In: Learning, Listening, and Participating Along...
The following post is a final entry written by CU Boulder MENV graduate students chronicling Colorado Water Trust’s partnership with the MENV program to investigate urban streamflow restoration....
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Beyond the Headlines: The Stories That Shape Colorado’s Rivers
A reflection on the stories we tell about Colorado’s rivers and how they shape our landscapes, communities, and future. Shared by Colorado Water Trust Volunteer of the Year, Ray Kennedy. Colorado River...
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When Rivers Can’t Bounce Back: What Water Bankruptcy Means for Colorado’s Rivers
A new global water report offers a framework for understanding risk, resilience, and why protecting streamflow is critical now more than ever. Water management has long depended on the assumption that...
View ArticleMeet Drew Majcen, Legal Intern
Hello, My name is Drew, and I am pleased to be joining the Colorado Water Trust as a Legal Intern. I was born in Boulder and raised in Lafayette and Grand Lake, Colorado. I earned my undergraduate...
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Colorado Water Trust Responds to Devastating Drought Conditions with...
Colorado’s rivers are running on empty as drought grips the intermountain west. But a record-setting response from Colorado Water Trust is helping keep critical stretches of rivers around our state...
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Meet Karlyn Armstrong, Water Resources Specialist
Hi, I’m Karlyn, and I’m excited to join Colorado Water Trust as a Water Resources Specialist! I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by saltwater, and have always felt most at home near rivers,...
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