From Our New Executive Director
My name is Andy Schultheiss, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Water Trust. For the past 20+ years of my career, I’ve been
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CWT Final 990 – 2016
The Colorado Water Trust 990 for 2016 is available for review. CWT Final 990 2016
“Celebrating Rivers 2017” Photo Contest Rules
For details regarding our annual photo contest, please read the complete rules attached. Celebrating Rivers Photo Contest Rules 2017
Colorado Water Map
Explanation of the map Colorado Land Trust Download PDF
CWT 990 – 2015
In service to fiscal transparency and accountability, our 990 is available here for review. CWT Final 990 2015
How Diversion and Beneficial Use of Water Affect the Value and Measure of a Water Right
Is “Use It or Lose It” Absolute? A Colorado Water Institute Special Report 25: Colorado water law is complicated and can easily be misunderstood. In particular, the component of a
Absolute Decree of FIRST Instream Flow in Alamosa River
On November 5, 2015, the Division 3 water court issued final decrees to permanently bolster streamflows in the Alamosa River. These official decisions by the water court are the final
New Approach Benefits the Yampa in 2015
The Colorado Water Trust brought a new solution to add water to the Yampa River in 2015. This is not the first time that we have helped maintain healthy streamflows
Site Visit to Stagecoach Reservoir and Lake Catamount
As part of our staff retreat in September 2015, Colorado Water Trust met with employees of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District at Stagecoach Reservoir and Catamount Metropolitan District at
Coats Bros Ditch Project Map
Map of the instream flow water right to be benefited by this project Coats Bros Ditch Map
CWT Final 990 – 2014
In service to fiscal transparency and accountability, our Final 990 – 2014 is available for review. CWT Final 990 – 2014
Next Step in FIRST Water-sharing Agreement between Agriculture & Environment
On April 23rd, we celebrated another important landmark for this project: we finalized a permanent water-sharing agreement with the Colorado Water Conservation Board under which the environment and agriculture will