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Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Critical Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Headed to President’s Desk

The bipartisan Upper Colorado and San Juan Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization bill passed out of the U.S. Senate earlier this week, setting the stage for seven more years of critical federal support for native fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.

Colorado to Receive $7 Million for Water Measurement Devices in the Colorado River Basin

Denver, CO – The Colorado Water Conservation Board and Colorado Division of Water Resources are excited to announce $7 million in funding for Colorado water users within the Upper Colorado River Basin in need of a device to measure th

Targeted Reservoir Operations Begin June 3 to Benefit Endangered Fishes in the Upper Colorado River

Program Announcement (via the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and the CWCB)

Governor Polis Signs Annual CWCB Projects Bill to Provide Critical Funding For Water

May 28, 2024 - Governor Polis was joined by legislators, local elected officials, and non-profit organizations in Si

Colorado Water Conservation Board Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair

May 15, 2024 (Granby, CO) - During the May Board meeting in Granby, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) elected Nathan Coombs as the new Board Chair and Lorelei Cloud as Vice Chair.

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.