For Colorado's rivers, communities, and local economies . . .
Just Add Water.
Our Impact
Since 2001, Colorado Water Trust has restored...
20.82
Billion Gallons of Water
74,555
Acre-feet
600
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 20.82 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.
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From our team at Colorado Water Trust, thank you so much for your support on #coloradogivesday! 🥳 We raised $24,348 from 170 donors. 💙 Your donations help us restore water to rivers across the state. 💦 We couldn’t do this important work without you! #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater #givewhereyoulive

Help us restore water to rivers and streams throughout the state. 💧Increased flows benefit ecosystems and communities - it’s a win win! 🌎 It’s not too late to make your gift! Help us raise $25,000 by midnight 💦🎉 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater #givewhereyoulive

Have you made you Colorado Gives Day gift yet? 🎉#givewhereyoulive and support Colorado Water Trust today! 💦 #coloradowatetrust #justaddwater #coloradogivesday

Happy Colorado Gives Day! We hope you’ll join the wave of generosity happening across the state and make a donation to Colorado Water Trust! Our goal is to raise $25,000 today, and if we do, our staff will jump into the mighty (and cold!) Arkansas River! Thanks for helping us restore water to Colorado’s rivers and streams all year long. (Link to donate in bio). 💦 #coloradowatertrust #justaddwater #coloradogivesday #easilythebestdaytogive
