CWA is a trusted resource where individuals involved with local watershed organizations can go to find information and guidance to help build a constituency, including updates on policy changes and practical advice to help identify and implement projects.
CWA VALUES
Supporting watershed protection at the local level by emphasizing local control, local agenda-setting, and engaging local expertise.
Growing the “water ethic” by engaging citizens in work to benefit their watershed as a way to grow local stewardship, understanding, and connection to the local resource.
The Colorado Watershed Assembly is proud
to manage the following programs:
The Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund
Since its inception in 2003 the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund (Fund) has been financed by the Colorado Individual Income Tax Refund Check-off Program. In November of 2015 we were informed that, although the Colorado Legislature had re-authorized the Fund in 2015, contributions to the Fund had fallen short of the $75,000 threshold and the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund would not appear on the 2015 income tax form. We are committed to the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund and will continue to work with our friends in the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission to continue a program which helps support local watershed organizations in their efforts to provide clean water, protect habitat and improve recreation and accessibility. Donating to the CHRF not only helps local conservation groups conduct restoration projects, but it also shows state agencies that you value healthy rivers. To learn more or to donate click here.
The Inflow Network
The Inflow Network is an electronic information network designed to engage water interested groups and citizens in state water policy and provide up to date information, such as funding opportunities, job openings, trainings and events. Because the Inflow works to bring attention to local watershed efforts, member news keeps this network relevant. Send in your news and events to keep the community informed of what you do. Become a member today and help support this valuable networking tool. Join the Inflow Network here.
Annual Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference
The Colorado Watershed Assembly hosts the Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference each year as a collaborative effort with the Water Education Colorado and the Colorado Riparian Association. This unique conference works to expand cooperation and collaboration throughout Colorado in natural resource conservation, protection, and enhancement. The conference is an important opportunity to inform participants about timely issues and innovative projects while providing valuable networking opportunities. Click here for more information!
Colorado Data Sharing Network
ll be transferring administration of the Colorado Data Sharing Network in 2024. Please refer to the website: http://www.coloradowaterdata.org for updates and information. The Colorado Data Sharing Network is managed by the Colorado Water Quality Monitoring Council providing an accessible and affordable tool kit for data management, data analysis, and data sharing. The Colorado Data Sharing Network is currently helping over 70 different data organizations manage, share, and analyze more than 5.4 million water quality results at over 25,000 monitoring locations throughout Colorado.
