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Record Demand for CWCB Water Plan Grant Funding
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) approved 52 Water Plan Grant applications today, which will distribute $17.4 million to fund critical projects to manage and conserve water, improve agriculture, spark collaborative partnerships, and much more.
Colorado Water Conservation Board Welcomes New Representatives
Colorado Department of Natural Resources and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (Board) applauded the confirmation in the Colorado legislature of Colorado Water Conservation Board members recently appointed by Governor Polis. Returning representative John McClow from the Gunnison Basin and new representative Brad Wind from the South Platte Basin—will be joining the Board, and Barbara Vasquez from the North Platte Basin will be reappointed.
Instream Flow Program, Celebrating 50 Years and Counting, to Add 25 Miles of Protected Stream in 2024
On January 30, 2024, water partners from across Colorado gathered at Aurora’s Hyatt Regency to celebrate a historic milestone: 50 years of the Instream Flow Program. This critical program, managed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), secures instream flow water rights to protect and preserve the natural environment of streams and lakes.
Wildfire Ready Watersheds Program Innovates Solutions to Post-Fire Flood Before the Flames Begin
February 13, 2024 - In recent years, Colorado has experienced the most devastating fires in the state’s history—resulting not only in damages from the flames themselves, but also in post-fire flooding and watershed impacts that ravaged communities and ecosystems.
Task Force Report Supports Efforts to Create Climate-Adapted Urban Landscapes
January 30, 2024—The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) has released a final report from the 2023 Urban Landscape Conservation Task Force. The report embodies a broader, state-wide movement to rethink the way we look at urban outdoor water use and holistically address municipal water challenges.
Colorado Water Conservation Board Approves Funding for Continued Shoshone Preservation Efforts
January 29, 2024—The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) has voted to recommend $20 million in funding to the Colorado River District as part of the annual Water Projects Bill contributing to a larger funding effort to secure Shoshone permanence and foster water security on the Colorado River.
2024 Climate Change in Colorado Report Predicts a Warmer, Drier Future
The third edition of the Climate Change in Colorado report published on Jan. 8, 2024. Created by researchers at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, the new multi-chapter report combines and synthesizes relevant climate science information to help inform future management and planning of the state’s water resources.
2023 Drought Summit Called For Innovation, Collaboration, Resilience
This spring, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) brought together over 200 water leaders from across Colorado to participate in a statewide drought summit. Experts from all sectors joined forces to have conversations around drought resilience and adaptive strategies for surviving deep drought across the West.
CWCB Approves 35 Grants to Support Colorado’s Water Plan and a Resilient Water Future
September 22, 2023 (Denver, CO) - During its September meeting in Salida, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) voted to approve $7.8 million in funding to transform urban water use, restore watersheds, and reinvigorate agriculture across the state.