For Colorado's rivers, communities, and local economies . . .
Just Add Water.
Our Impact
Since 2001, Colorado Water Trust has restored...
26.7
Billion Gallons of Water
82,086
Acre-feet
814
Miles of Colorado's Rivers
Help us ensure Colorado has enough water for our rivers and our people
The mission of Colorado Water Trust is to restore water to Colorado's rivers.
We are a home-grown, statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Since 2001, we’ve restored 23.9 billion gallons of water to 600 miles of rivers and streams across the state. We work collaboratively with our partners so that our projects benefit both the people we work with and our rivers.
Featured Projects
Upper Yampa River – Stagecoach Reservoir
Reservoir releases near Steamboat Springs, Colorado benefit multiple water users and the environment during periods of low flow in the Yampa River.
Little Cimarron River – McKinley Ditch
A groundbreaking split-season water sharing agreement between agriculture and the environment.
Colorado River – 15-Mile Reach
This project restores water to nearly 100 miles of the Colorado River, including the important 15-Mile Reach, home to threatened and endangered fish species, near Grand Junction.
Latest News & Stories
What's Happening
At @cowatertrust we celebrate Earth Day every day. As stewards of Colorado’s water, our mission is to protect the vital water resources that help our communities and ecosystems thrive. As you celebrate Earth Day, we hope you’ll join us in taking a moment to think about the outdoor spaces in Colorado that you love, and take action to help protect them. #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater #earthday #earthdayeveryday
At @cowatertrust we celebrate Earth Day every day. As stewards of Colorado’s water, our mission is to protect the vital water resources that help our communities and ecosystems thrive. As you celebrate Earth Day, we hope you’ll join us in taking a moment to think about the outdoor spaces in Colorado that you love, and take action to help protect them. #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater #earthday #earthdayeveryday
Our supporters help protect the places we love: wild creeks, cool pools, and winding rivers. Be a part of it. #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Our supporters help protect the places we love: wild creeks, cool pools, and winding rivers. Be a part of it. #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Our split-season water-sharing project with @WesternResourcesAdvocates on Slater Creek benefits 32 miles of the river during dry years, enhancing fish migration and river connectivity. #SlaterCreek #SustainableColorado #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Our split-season water-sharing project with @WesternResourcesAdvocates on Slater Creek benefits 32 miles of the river during dry years, enhancing fish migration and river connectivity. #SlaterCreek #SustainableColorado #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Since 2001, we`ve restored 26.7 billion gallons of water to 814 miles of Colorado`s rivers. Together, we`re making a difference! #WaterRestoration #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Since 2001, we`ve restored 26.7 billion gallons of water to 814 miles of Colorado`s rivers. Together, we`re making a difference! #WaterRestoration #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
We envision a future where every Colorado river and stream flows abundantly, supporting life and livelihoods across the state. #HealthyRivers #SustainableColorado #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
We envision a future where every Colorado river and stream flows abundantly, supporting life and livelihoods across the state. #HealthyRivers #SustainableColorado #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Our mission is simple yet vital: Restore water to Colorado`s rivers for the benefit of ecosystems, communities, and local economies. #WaterConservation #ColoradoRivers #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Our mission is simple yet vital: Restore water to Colorado`s rivers for the benefit of ecosystems, communities, and local economies. #WaterConservation #ColoradoRivers #justaddwater #coloradowatertrust
Join us on Saturday at 7:30 for the @coloradorapids Headwaters game! 💦⚽️ We’ll have a table at the stadium, come say hi 👋 And make sure to purchase your tickets and headwaters jerseys before the game. All tickets purchased through the link in our bio/story will generate a $5 donation to Colorado Water Trust! 🥳 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Join us on Saturday at 7:30 for the @coloradorapids Headwaters game! 💦⚽️ We’ll have a table at the stadium, come say hi 👋 And make sure to purchase your tickets and headwaters jerseys before the game. All tickets purchased through the link in our bio/story will generate a $5 donation to Colorado Water Trust! 🥳 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Join the Colorado Water Trust team! 💦 We are hiring a Water Transactions Specialist who will help Colorado Water Trust evaluate, develop, implement, and steward flow restoration projects throughout Colorado using collaborative, voluntary, and market-based approaches. Application submission deadline is May 2nd - review the job description here: coloradowatertrust.org/careers #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Join the Colorado Water Trust team! 💦 We are hiring a Water Transactions Specialist who will help Colorado Water Trust evaluate, develop, implement, and steward flow restoration projects throughout Colorado using collaborative, voluntary, and market-based approaches. Application submission deadline is May 2nd - review the job description here: coloradowatertrust.org/careers #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
At Colorado Water Trust, we’ve spent more than two decades working to restore the health of Colorado’s rivers, primarily in rural and agricultural areas. But as Colorado’s population grows, our urban spaces expand, and our climate gets hotter and drier, our rivers and streams face new sets of challenges. As part of our Strategic Plan, Colorado Water Trust is embarking on an exciting new initiative to see how we can help protect and restore river flows in urban settings. As part of this initiative, we are thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Master of the Environment (MENV) capstone program to help us get a better understanding of how to do just that. Learn more about this innovative initiative in our most recent blog post (link in bio).📸: Simon Foot #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
At Colorado Water Trust, we’ve spent more than two decades working to restore the health of Colorado’s rivers, primarily in rural and agricultural areas. But as Colorado’s population grows, our urban spaces expand, and our climate gets hotter and drier, our rivers and streams face new sets of challenges. As part of our Strategic Plan, Colorado Water Trust is embarking on an exciting new initiative to see how we can help protect and restore river flows in urban settings. As part of this initiative, we are thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Master of the Environment (MENV) capstone program to help us get a better understanding of how to do just that. Learn more about this innovative initiative in our most recent blog post (link in bio).📸: Simon Foot #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Headed to the Southwest Water Seminar tomorrow? Stick around afterwards for happy hour hosted by @cowatertrust and @sgm_engineering_surveying 🍻 The first 100 people to stop by our table at the seminar will get a free drink ticket. We hope to see you there! 🎉💦#coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Headed to the Southwest Water Seminar tomorrow? Stick around afterwards for happy hour hosted by @cowatertrust and @sgm_engineering_surveying 🍻 The first 100 people to stop by our table at the seminar will get a free drink ticket. We hope to see you there! 🎉💦#coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Have you seen Water Ways yet? 💦 It’s an awesome new documentary created by @goodnewsnetwork that highlights @niagaracares commitment to protecting and preserving vital water resources by partnering with organizations like ours. And we’re thrilled to announce that the documentary received Best Short Documentary at the Golden State Film Festival! This recognition is truly a testament to the powerful impact of our shared efforts. Watch it online from the link in our bio. 🩵
#coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Have you seen Water Ways yet? 💦 It’s an awesome new documentary created by @goodnewsnetwork that highlights @niagaracares commitment to protecting and preserving vital water resources by partnering with organizations like ours. And we’re thrilled to announce that the documentary received Best Short Documentary at the Golden State Film Festival! This recognition is truly a testament to the powerful impact of our shared efforts. Watch it online from the link in our bio. 🩵
#coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
Tomorrow is #worldwaterday - an international day of awareness highlighting the importance of sustainable fresh water management. At @cowatertrust we do just that - work towards solutions for managing some of Colorado’s most critical water issues. Learn more about our work across the state by following us and by checking out coloradowatertrust.org 💦 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
📸: Shout out to @frankiespontelli for this beautiful river photo
Tomorrow is #worldwaterday - an international day of awareness highlighting the importance of sustainable fresh water management. At @cowatertrust we do just that - work towards solutions for managing some of Colorado’s most critical water issues. Learn more about our work across the state by following us and by checking out coloradowatertrust.org 💦 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater
📸: Shout out to @frankiespontelli for this beautiful river photo