Watch: Supporting Colorado’s River Restoration
Aug 25, 2020 -
Healthy watersheds support healthy rivers, and all of us—people, birds, and other wildlife—depend upon both every single day. Rivers are the lifeblood of human and wildlife communities in the... Paying for Extreme Weather: Wildfire, Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts Quadrupled in Cost Since 1980
Aug 25, 2020 -
Lisa Paul was still recovering from the wildfire trauma of 2017 when she experienced a renewed wave of sickening dread last week, the skies above her home and vineyard... The Grizzly Creek fire is threatening the Colorado River and water for the entire West
Aug 19, 2020 -
White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams was driving home from vacation on Aug. 10 when he glanced up and saw the plumes billowing out of Glenwood Canyon and... The great outdoors: Good for what ails the economy, report says
Aug 15, 2020 -
One big side effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been a rush to the great outdoors by people fed up with staying close to home. That’s created an explosion... US West faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now
Aug 14, 2020 -
The white rings that wrap around two massive lakes in the U.S. West are a stark reminder of how water levels are dropping and a warning that the 40... Colorado Water-Related Outdoor Recreation Generates Over $18 Billion Annually
Aug 12, 2020 -
Water conservationists and outdoor recreation proponents in Colorado got a blast of wind in their campaign sails recently, thanks to a new study that finds Colorado’s waterways support over... Colorado — the entire state — is in the midst of a widespread drought
Aug 10, 2020 -
Colorado is parched. Every part of the Centennial State is presently under drought or abnormally dry conditions for the first time in nearly a decade, according to the... Can the Colorado River keep on running?
Aug 03, 2020 -
Maybe you’re brushing your teeth; perhaps you’re rinsing your dishes; you could be watering your plants. When you turn on your faucet in parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New... Officials Warn Colorado River Levels Could Fluctuate To Meet Summer Energy Needs
Jul 29, 2020 -
Federal water managers are warning hikers and river... Forecast is clear: We need to take proactive steps to conserve water
Jul 24, 2020 -
In past years, the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has convened conservation leaders and business voices to share their creativity, passion and innovation for healthy rivers and outdoor activities. But... State Attorneys General Sue Over Clean Water Act Changes
Jul 23, 2020 -
The Trump administration this month announced changes to the Clean Water Act that limit the ability of states and tribes to block energy or infrastructure projects on the grounds... Rivers as Economic Engines: Investing in clean water, communities and our future
Jul 21, 2020 -
Investing in rivers creates jobs and strengthens the economy. A new report, “Rivers as Economic Engines: Investing in clean water, communities and our... 
Water Wins from the 2020 Colorado Legislative Session
Jul 16, 2020 -
2020 has been a tumultuous year, and as we enter our fifth month of quarantine and social distancing, it can be encouraging to find things to celebrate.... Opinion: Racism is fueling disparities in access to safe water
Jul 16, 2020 -
As our nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, sky high unemployment and police brutality against Black people, America must recognize that these crises are interconnected and have devastating effects... The Economic Contributions of Water-Related Outdoor Recreation in Colorado
Jul 16, 2020 -
Recreating on or along the water in Colorado is an integral part of the outdoor opportunities enjoyed by the state’s residents and visitors. Business for Water Stewardship commissioned a...