Fred Anderson, “Father” of Instream Flows
January 25, 2012 Former Colorado State Senate President Fred Anderson passed away in December. He sponsored the 1973 bill that created the Colorado Instream Flow Program. The water community appreciates his contributions and remembers him fondly.
Scott Hummer speaks on Snow
January 25, 2012 CWT’s respected Projects Manager comments on snowmaking, snowpack, and water.
CWT Board Welcomes New Directors
January 25, 2012 Six Colorado professionals join the CWT Board of Directors bringing experience and expertise to our growing organization.
Colorado Gives Day
December 07, 2011 Thank you for supporting our work and for making our first Colorado Gives Day one to remember.
Leo Eisel to be inducted as “Water Buffalo”
November 07, 2011 The prestigious honor of “water buffalo” is bestowed upon long time CWT board member, Leo Eisel, for his outstanding contributions to the area of water rights in Colorado.
Heavy lifting is complete at the CCC Ditch Project Site!
November 07, 2011 Ten years after the project began, the San Miguel River now flows over the CCC Ditch diversion structure, cascades through the constructed riffle, and re-wets the once dry riverbed
CWT - CCT Fellow Position
November 04, 2011 The Colorado Water Trust is seeking a Fellow thorough the Colorado Conservation Trust's Future Conservation Leaders Fellowship Program. Applications must be received no later than November 24, 2011.
CCC Ditch Project Update
September 21, 2011 The materials harvest for the diversion structure on the CCC Ditch Project has been completed. Construction of the diversion structure is scheduled to begin October 4th.
Scott Hummer Joins Colorado Water Trust
September 21, 2011 Scott Hummer recently joined the CWT staff after serving many years as the Water Commissioner in the Blue River Basin.
Donor Profile: Vicki Spencer
August 18, 2011 Vicki Spencer has been a long-time supporter of Colorado Water Trust and we asked her to tell us why she supports our work.
Materials Harvest Underway
August 18, 2011 The CCC Ditch Project brings together interested parties to create a diversion structure that is more sensitive to fish passage and is safer for recreation.
CWT Mourns Passing of David Getches
July 20, 2011 Colorado Water Trust Board of Directors recently lost a long-time friend and colleague – David Getches.
Organizational Assessment completed
July 12, 2011 In January 2011, CWT embarked on an organizational assessment. We are pleased to report that the assessment is now complete. The result of the process is a strategic plan that will guide our work into the future.
3rd Annual RiverBank a success
June 16, 2011 June 7, 2011 marked the 3rd Annual RiverBank fundraiser and CWT's 10th Anniversary Celebration. Over 100 attendees marked the celebration with spirited bidding on auction items, good food and beverage and visiting with friends, old and new.
CWT spotlighted on CO Public Radio
June 16, 2011 Colorado Public Radio marked the special occasion of the Moser Closing Celebration with an aired interview with Executive Director Amy Beatie.
Moser Project crosses the finish line
June 16, 2011 At the Space Gallery in Denver, a small group of people gathered on June 7, 2011 to celebrate the conclusion of a seven-year project. The Moser Project received a water court decree in April, marking the conclusion of Colorado Water Trust's first project.
Board Member awarded honorary degree
April 27, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will honor CWT founding board member, Ruth Wright, and her husband, Kenneth M. Wright, with a joint honorary doctor of science degree. They are being recognized for their leadership and dedication to environmental innovation, service and stewardship. View Article Online >
Water Workshop Focuses on Legal Issues
April 01, 2011 CWT presented a Water On The Land Workshop in Salida on March 31, 2011. Over 50 people attended to hear about basic water law, instream flow transactions, and the state's Instream Flow Program. View Article Online >
Voice Your Choice
March 09, 2011 CWT is participating in the Denver Patagonia store's Voice Your Choice event. If we win enough votes, we could be awarded $2500!
Foodie Call Benefit for CWT
March 09, 2011 The Foodie Call cooks up love. Well, it's love disguised as food and they want to share with Colorado Water Trust.
Conservation Excellence 2011
February 10, 2011 Conservation Excellence 2011 is the Colorado Coalition of Land Trust's annual conference. The conference is two days packed with sessions led by the nations leading experts.
Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund
February 10, 2011 The Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund is an important resource for citizen watershed groups in Colorado. Money for the Fund is generated from the State'e Tax Check-Off Program. Consider donating to CHRF at tax time. View Article Online >
Zach’s CCT Fellowship comes to an end
February 10, 2011 At the end of January 2011, Zach's CCT Fellowship ended. The benefits have been enormous both to CWT and to Zach. Thank you CCT
Fellowship Honoring David Harrison
January 14, 2011 The new Innovations in Water Law and Policy Fellowship will recognize the recognize the contributions CWT Board of Directors member David Harrison has made to water law and policy in Colorado, nationally and internationally.
Climb Me A River
January 05, 2011 There's something unreal about a dry riverbed, but who ever heard of climbing in one? CWT Staff Attorney, Zach Smith, writes that it can be done, but we could avoid it altogether. View Article Online >
Amendment 61 Resolution
October 05, 2010 The Colorado Water Trust Board of Directors is opposed to 2010 Ballot Measure Amendment 61.
CWT’s Breem Ditch Project closes
June 29, 2010 Groundbreaking streamflow enhancement project in Gunnison County reaches crucial step.
Deal means more water for parched ecosystem, trout, sportsmen, and local residents.
CWCB approves ground breaking instream flow project in Gunnison County
January 26, 2010 CWCB sets stage for groundbreaking instream flow project in Gunnison County near the Town of Crested Butte. The Breem Ditch transaction will mean more water for parched ecosystem, trout, sportsmen, and local residents
CWCB to decide Breem Ditch Acquisition
January 20, 2010 At its January 2010 meeting, the Colorado Water Conservation Board will be making a decision on whether to accept an interest in a water right on Washington Gulch in the Slate River watershed. This project was presented to the CWCB at the November meeting.
Pitkin County to donate water
November 16, 2009 There will soon be more water for the fish who call the Roaring Fork River basin home. This boon is the result of collaborative efforts among Pitkin County, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (“CWCB”), and the Colorado Water Trust (“CWT”).
CWCB Hearing scheduled for Pitkin County trust agreement
October 21, 2009 Opposers to an ground-breaking collaboration between the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Pitkin County have asked for a hearing on a test-case donation. The hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2009 in Denver.
Trust works to protect streams lakes
October 18, 2009 In this state, only the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) can own a water right specifically to keep streams flowing and lakes full. Since 2001, the CWCB has been getting help securing those rights from the Colorado Water Trust. View Article Online >
Pitkin County effort to protect river delayed by two local districts
August 01, 2009 Pitkin County’s effort to place 4.3 cubic-feet-per-second of water into a trust managed by a state agency, for the benefit of the Roaring Fork River, has been challenged and delayed by the Basalt Water Conservancy District and the Starwood Metropolitan District. View Article Online >
State water agency supports county plan
January 29, 2009 Pitkin County's innovative proposal to enter into a trust agreement with the Colorado Water Conservation Board in order to leave more water in the Roaring Fork River was well-received by the CWCB board. View Article Online >
PitCo seeks to leave more water in Roaring Fork
January 25, 2009 There will soon be more water for the fish who call the Roaring Fork River basin home. Pitkin County has agreed to allow numerous water rights it owns to stay in Pitkin County's local rivers and streams. This exciting development is the result of a collaborative effort among Pitkin County, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and the Colorado Water Trust. View Article Online >
Water Trust Finalizes First Sale
June 03, 2005 In a groundbreaking deal finalized last week, the nonprofit Colorado Water Trust spent $130,000 to buy 800 acre-feet of water from Howard (Scotty) and Jeanette Moser, owners of the Slate Creek Ranch. The water will be dedicated to meeting instream flow requirements in Boulder Creek and the Lower Blue, instead of being diverted for irrigation. Flows in Boulder Creek will now be significantly higher during the late summer and early fall.
Water deal will benefit nature, People
May 28, 2005 The Colorado Water Trust has finalized a deal that will help keep more water in Summit County's scenic Blue River and, in a new twist, provide additional water for Western Slope communities.
Conservation Deal Will Boost Water Quantity in Blue River
September 15, 2004 Summit County will see its prized Blue River rise, thanks to a fledgling effort designed to permanently dedicate more water in streams for fish and the environment.
