Mountain Crust Field to Fork Dinner Benefitting Colorado Water Trust
2024-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Mountain Crust Event Venue, 3880 S. Lowell Blvd, Denver, 80211, United States
Join us Thursday August 15th for a delicious field to fork dinner with Mountain Crust benefitting Colorado Water Trust and Zero Food Print!
About the event: “The Mountain Crust Field to Fork (FTF) Dinner Series is all about flexing our foodie muscles while hosting you in our beautiful backyard at Mountain Crust Event Venue! Our chefs will be creating a new, one-off 5 course menu and the dishes will feature locally grown and raised ingredients from Colorado’s finest farms. All FTF Dinner proceeds will be donated to Zero FoodPrint and Colorado Water Trust.”
$75 ticket includes a one of a kind five course dinner featuring:

Locally sourced & raised ingredients
Specialty pizzas
A complimentary glass of wine or beer (with the option to add a chef’s recommened wine pairing for $40)
Cash bar available for beer, wine, and cocktails
Dietary restrictions can be accomodated

We will only be selling 80 tickets per event. Don’t miss out on this fun event for a good cause! Purchase tickets for August 15th at: www.mountaincrust.com/events

Human Kind Band Benefit Concert (Jams in Chees II)
2024-09-07 14:00 - 20:00 | Cheesman Park Pavillion, 1900 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Join Human Kind Band in Cheesman Park for a concert benefitting Colorado Water Trust and Music is a Language – Jams in Chees II!
This is a BYOB concert, so make sure to bring drinks, food, chairs, and whatever else you’d like.
The concert will feature Orca, Jawa, and Hula Hound, as well as Human Kind Band.
Schedule:
2-3:15 pm = Hula Hound
3:35-4:50 pm = Jawa
5:10-6:25 pm = Human Kind Band
645-8:00 pm = Orca
We will have a booth set up and will give a short update on what we’ve been up to recently as part of the program. We hope to see you there!

RiverBank Celebration
2024-09-24 17:00 - 20:30 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO, 80206
Join us at the Denver Botanic gardens on September 24th for our largest celebration of the year! We will have great drinks, a delicious taco bar, a silent auction, and present the 2024 David Getches Award. Stay tuned for more information, including how to purchase tickets.

Tributaries Month!
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30 | CO
Every November, we celebrate our community of monthly donors, the Tributaries!
For $15, $30, $100, or more per month, you can become a Tributary and sustain your rivers year-round.
And, when you sign-up for a monthly donation, we’ll send you an awesome Colorado Water Trust hat!
Plus, at the end of November, all Tributaries will be entered to win a 20 pound local beef box from Mighty Zephyr Ranch.
Celebrate Tributaries month with us! We’re hosting two happy hours in Boulder and Denver. Find the details & RSVP:

Boulder Tributaries Happy Hour – Wednesday November 13th – The Rayback Collective
Denver Tributaries Happy Hour – Thursday November 14th – Stockyard Saloon

Tributaries Happy Hour in Boulder
2024-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Join us for happy hour at The Rayback Collective on Wednesday November 13th from 5-7pm! We’ll celebrate Tributaries Month and all of our amazing monthly donors who help support Colorado Water Trust all year long.
Your first drink is on us, we’ll have appetizers, and the first 10 Tributaries to arrive will receive a free Colorado Water Trust Writing Contest book that includes all of the winning submissions from our writing contest earlier this year.

The first 10 Tributaries to arrive will receive a free Water Trust Writing Contest book!
Have you received your Water Trust hat yet? All Tributaries get one!

Plus, at the end of November, all Tributaries (monthly donors) will be entered to win a 20 pound local beef box from Mighty Zephryr Ranch!
Not a Tributary? We’d still love to see you! This event is open to everyone interested in Colorado Water Trust and our work to restore water to rivers and streams across the state.
Please RSVP for the event here so that we know how many folks to expect. And email Barrett (bdonovan@coloradowatertrust.org) with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Tributaries Happy Hour in Denver
2024-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Stockyard Saloon, 4710 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Join us for happy hour at the Stockyard Saloon next to the CSU Spur Campus on Thursday November 14th from 5-7pm! We’ll be there after the CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium, so if you’re there for the conference, we’d love to see you for happy hour afterwards!
We’ll celebrate Tributaries Month and all of our amazing monthly donors who help support Colorado Water Trust all year long.
Your first drink is on us, we’ll have appetizers, and the first 10 Tributaries to arrive will receive a free Colorado Water Trust Writing Contest book that includes all of the winning submissions from our writing contest earlier this year. And, if you haven’t received your Water Trust hat for being a Tributary yet, you can pick one up in person.

The first 10 Tributaries to arrive will receive a free Water Trust Writing Contest book!
Have you received your Water Trust hat yet? All Tributaries get one!

Plus, at the end of November, all Tributaries (monthly donors) will be entered to win a 20 pound local beef box from Mighty Zephryr Ranch!
Not a Tributary? We’d still love to see you! This event is open to everyone interested in Colorado Water Trust and our work to restore water to rivers and streams across the state.
Please RSVP for the event here so that we know how many folks to expect. And email Barrett (bdonovan@coloradowatertrust.org) with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Colorado Gives Day
2024-12-10 | CO
Colorado Gives Day is a statewide giving day aimed at supporting local Colorado nonprofits and all of the amazing work that they do across the state.
Colorado Gives Day is December 10th, but early giving started on November 1st, so go ahead and get giving!
This year alone, we were able to return over 1.9 billion gallons of water to rivers and streams across the state. That water helps restore ecosystems and support local communities. Without it, many of Colorado’s rivers and streams would have low flows, or even run dry.
Giving is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can make a one-time or recurring gift online through the Colorado Gives Day website.
After you make your gift, we hope you’ll encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to donate too! Tag @ColoradoWaterTrust and use the #ColoradoGivesDay hashtag to join the excitement online.
Thank you for considering making a Colorado Gives Day donation today!

Happy Hour at Mountain Tap
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Mountain Tap, 910 Yampa St. #103, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join Kate Ryan, Colorado Water Trust’s Executive Director, at Mountain Tap Brewery in Steamboat Springs for happy hour! We’ll discuss what’s new at the Water Trust and spend time connecting with fellow river lovers and water nerds. Please feel free to invite your friends, families, and colleagues.
Please RSVP to let us know if you’re planning to attend.
Everyone’s first drink is on us—we hope to see you soon!

Headwaters Jersey Launch
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-22 | Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Excited to purchase your Colorado Rapids Headwaters Kit? Head on over to the Banshee House in Denver to purchase your kit in person, or visit AltitudeAuthentics.com or MLSstore.com to purchase your kit online!
The Headwaters Kit draws inspiration from the rivers that originate high in the Rocky Mountains, providing water to millions across the American West. The design reflects the flowing waterways that shape Colorado’s topography, symbolizing the connection between the state’s natural resources and its people. This is more than just a kit. It represents our two organization’s commitment to the community and our core values, embracing the elements that define Colorado’s landscapes and lifestyle.
The jersey features a halo mint base, representing the crisp, clear snowmelt of Colorado’s rivers, complemented by onyx, tech green, and traditional burgundy accents. For the first time in club history, the Rapids’ secondary ‘C’ crest takes center stage on the front of the jersey. Additional features include Centennial 38’s iconic oars on the lower left jock tag, honoring the Rapids’ dedicated supporter culture, and the club’s primary crest subtly embedded within the front design, reinforcing the team’s deep connection to its roots.

As part of the Headwaters Kit launch, the Rapids have partnered with Colorado Water Trust to help to support our 27 projects aimed at improving water flow in rivers across the state. Since 2001, Colorado Water Trust has restored 26.7 billion gallons of water and 814 miles of river, ensuring that Colorado’s waterways continue to benefit communities, ecosystems, and industries statewide.
Learn more about our community partnership with the Colorado Rapids here.

CSU Groundwater Symposium: The Past & Future of Groundwater in the West
2025-03-13 | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523, United States
We are excited to extend an invitation from Colorado State University for their upcoming groundwater symposium, The Past and Future of Groundwater in the West, on Thursday, March 13 at Colorado State University.
The symposium will bring together researchers, professionals, policymakers, and students to explore cutting-edge developments in groundwater management and governance in the American West. The event will feature:

Expert speakers from across Colorado and the Western States
Panel discussions on groundwater governance innovations
Opportunities for networking and collaboration

Registration is now open! Secure your spot today.

Southwest Water Seminar Happy Hour
2025-03-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Sky Ute Casino, 14324 CO-172, Ignacio, CO, 81137, United States
Join Colorado Water Trust and SGM for happy hour after the Southwest Water Seminar on Friday March 28th! We’ll have 100 free drink tickets to hand out to folks that stop by our table to say hello throughout the seminar.
Big thanks to SGM for co-hosting this happy hour with us, and for helping make it possible!

Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium
2025-03-29 08:30 - 18:00 | CO
The annual Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium brings together leaders and community members from throughout the San Luis Valley and the state of Colorado to discuss issues related to the Rio Grande Basin’s natural and cultural resources. Colorado Water Trust will be there sharing information about our work – we hope you’ll join us!
The symposium is on March 29th from 8:30am-6pm at Adams State University in the Richardson Auditorium.

Carry the Water: Mad Agriculture Journal Issue 12 Launch Party
2025-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | James Ranch Grill, 33846 U.S. 550, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Join us at the launch party for Mad Ag Journal Issue 12, to celebrate how mountains and agriculture are part of the same system.
Mad Agriculture, James Ranch, Joe Grant, and Black Diamond invite you to an immersive evening exploring the deep connection between the alpine hydrology of the San Juan Mountains and the agriculture communities of the Western Slope. Through the lens of renowned athlete and photographer Joe Grant, this multimedia event blends storytelling, science, and adventure to illuminate the vital role of high-altitude snowpack and water cycles in sustaining agriculture, ecosystems, and outdoor recreation.
From the jagged peaks to the valley pastures, water is the lifeblood of the region, shaping both livelihoods and landscapes. Attendees will gain insight into the delicate balance of snowpack-dependent watersheds, the increasing climate pressures on water availability, and the innovative stewardship practices ranchers and conservationists are implementing to adapt. Sponsored by Black Diamond, this event celebrates endurance—in human resilience, in the land, and in the water systems that sustain us all.
This event also celebrates the launch of Mad Agriculture’s biannual print magazine, shining a spotlight on groundbreaking ideas and solutions for a more resilient future.
6:00-8:00pm: Dinner, party, and panel discussion:
James Ranch Grill
33846 US-550
Durango, CO 81301
MAD! Ag is partnering with James Ranch Grill for a hearty meal of James Ranch beef burgers (+veggie burger) served on buns from locally-grown grain, potatoes from Jones Farm Organics, with cider from Eso Terra Cider Works as we gather around the center piece conversation of the San Juan mountains and in-region sourcing.
Voices featured in the reception panel include:
Jonnah Perkins, Mad Agriculture Director of Media
Joe Grant, Professional Mountain Athlete, contributor Journal Issue 12
Sarah Murphy, Owner/Operator, Murphy Legacy Bison
Robbie Vitrano, Mad Agriculture Board Chair
Blake Mamich, Programs Director, Colorado Water Trust
Wyatt Ball, Mad Agriculture Director of Regenerative Business
Abe Ott, Herd Manager, James Ranch
Elizabeth Philbrick, Eso Terra Cider Works
All guests will receive a copy of Mad Agriculture Journal Issue 12 and a gift from Black Diamond
Mad! Agriculture is a 501c3 nonprofit that works from heart to head, poetry to science, financing to markets, and soil to shelf. We meet farmers where they’re at in their journey as they transition to regenerative agricultural models.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.

DU Water Law Review Symposium: Partnerships in Water
2025-04-11 | CO
We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s University of Denver Water Law Review Symposium: Partnerships in Water. This year’s symposium will be on April 11th at the University of Denver. Vist their website for details: duwaterlawreview.com/symposium

Colorado Rapids Game Featuring Colorado Water Trust
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | DICK’S Sporting Goods Stadium, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO, 80022, United States
Join us April 12th at DICK’S Sporting Goods Stadium to watch the Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego! Colorado Water Trust will have staff, board members, and volunteers at the game sharing about our work and our video featuring the Rapids’ new Headwaters Kit will be played during the game.
Before the game, make sure to purchase your Headwater jersey to represent Colorado Water Trust! And if you’re feeling inspired by our partnership with the Rapids that’s helping bring awareness to the importance of keeping Colorado’s rivers flowing, we hope you’ll consider adding a donation to Colorado Water Trust to your jersey purchase online through Altitude Authentics.
You can purchase tickets for the game online here.
Thanks so much for your support, and we’ll see you at the game!

2025 Colorado Water Trust Photo Contest
2025-05-01 - 2025-06-01 | CO
Enter our photo contest by sending us your river photos! We want to see what Colorado’s rivers mean to you.
Contest Details & Guidelines:

There are two categories: Youth (15 and under) and Open (16 and up).
Contest judges will narrow down the entrants to five finalists in each category. We will share the photos of all finalists, and the first, second, and third place winners will receive a prize! Finalists will be announced by June 10th.
Please submit no more than 10 photos of Colorado rivers (or creeks or streams), each with its own title.

All submissions are due Sunday June 1st.

Send contest entries via email to bdonovan@coloradowatertrust.org as jpegs.
File names should follow this format:
Last Name–Photo Title–River/Location–2025 Water Trust Photo Contest
Entry into the contest gives Colorado Water Trust permission to use your photos in marketing and communications materials.

929 PRL Summer Series Featuring Colorado Water Trust
2025-05-22 16:30 - 18:30 | 929 Pearl Street, 929 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Join us May 22 for an evening dedicated to Colorado’s rivers!
Each summer Conscience Bay Company hosts the 929 PRL Summer Series on the covered patio at 929 Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. These evenings are all about bringing people together for live music, local food and drinks, and meaningful support for local nonprofits.
Each event highlights two nonprofit partners doing powerful work across environmental, artistic, and social impact spaces.
On May 22, Conscience Bay is kicking off the series with an evening focused on water, celebrating the work of Colorado Water Trust and Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities. Join us for live music, great food, and a conversation about the future of water in our state.
Tickets are $34, and thanks to Conscience Bay Company, 100 percent of ticket sales will go directly to the featured nonprofits. Every ticket purchase will also be matched dollar for dollar.
Purchase tickets online.

Webinar: Liquid Assets - Water market trends in Colorado and the West
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 | CO
Join Water Education Colorado on May 28 to explore water market trends. We’ll look at how water rights are bought, sold and traded for different uses; how prices have changed over time; how farmers, cities, environmental interests and others are navigating a shifting water market; and we’ll hear various perspectives on the opportunities and challenges with Colorado’s market.
With speakers:

Kate Ryan, Colorado Water Trust
James Eklund, Taft
Adam Jokerst, WestWater Research
Pat Wells, Northern Water

Scholarships are available! To learn more or request one, contact caitlin@wateredco.org.
This webinar is made possible with support from the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Boulder Creek Waters Celebration
2025-06-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Planet Bluegrass, 500 W Main Street, Lyons, CO, 80540, United States
We’re throwing a riverside celebration for the ages honoring our protection of Jasper Lake and 37 miles of Boulder Creek. Mark your calendars for June 11th at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons! Reserve your tickets today.

Field to Fork Dinner with Mountain Crust
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Mountain Crust Event Venue, 3880 S. Lowell Blvd, Denver, 80211, United States
Our friends at Mountain Crust, a local catering company that’s served the Denver area for over 10 years, are excited to host their second summer of Field to Fork Dinners benefitting local nonprofits. Join the Mountain Crust and Colorado Water Trust communities on Thursday July 17th for a night of delicious food and inspired cocktails, all in the beautiful backyard of the Mountain Crust Event Venue.
Dinner will feature a one-off menu with five courses of locally sourced and raised ingredients—there will be plenty of drink options to choose from as well!
Mountain Crust will donate 50% of ticket proceeds to Colorado Water Trust, as well as 50% of ticket proceeds to Zero Foodprint—yay for doing something good while havin’ fun!
With only 80 tickets sold per event, don’t hesitate to purchase your tickets today.

River in Motion: A Celebration of the Collaborative Community Efforts that Keep the Yampa Flowing
2025-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | CO
Join us in Steamboat Springs on Tuesday August 19th for River in Motion—a celebration of the community collaborations that help keep the Yampa River flowing strong!
Tickets are limited, so make sure to register for this great event here.
What: An educational event featuring the many organizations that work together to boost flows on the Yampa
Who: This event is open to the public—bring your friends and family!
Where: Art Depot, downtown Steamboat Springs
When: Tuesday August 19th, 5-6:30pm at the Art Depot, with happy hour at Mountain Tap to follow
This event is being co-hosted by Colorado Water Trust and the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District.
Speakers include:

Kent Vertrees – Moderator
Julie Baxter – City of Steamboat Springs
Blake Mamich – Colorado Water Trust
Holly Kirkpatrick & Andy Rossi – Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District
Anna Mauss – Colorado Water Conservation Board
Jackie Brown – Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
Brian Romig – Department of Water Resources
Greg Hamilton – Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Mike Robertson – Yampa River Fund
Jennifer Wellman – The Nature Conservancy
Dylan Roberts – Colorado State Senator
Hunter Causey – Colorado River District

Please email Barrett at bdonovan@coloradowatertrust.org with any questions. We hope to see you soon!
Curious to learn more? Here’s some background information on the project we’ll be discussing:
Reservoir releases near Steamboat Springs, Colorado benefit multiple water users and the environment during periods of low flow in the Yampa River.
In the summer of 2012, the Yampa River saw critically low flows due to drought, threatening the health of the river and forcing the City of Steamboat Springs to close the river to all fishing and recreation. Colorado Water Trust engaged in an emergency response effort with the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District and the Colorado Water Conservation Board to address the needs of the river.
As the first ever short-term lease of water to the Colorado Water Conservation Board’s Instream Flow Program, this project leased water from Stagecoach Reservoir to support streamflow, aquatic habitat, and temperature mitigation. The released water also indirectly benefits hydropower generation, and recreation. The success of that first short-term lease led to annual efforts to boost flows in the Yampa by releasing water out of Stagecoach using various legal tools. In 2021, a new 10-year contract was signed to release water to the river that included a lease to Instream Flow that can used in 5 out of 10 years. The Instream Flow lease can also be renewed twice, allowing environmental releases to bolster flows in the Yampa River for up to 15 out of 30 years if needed.
At times, the water from this project accounts for over half of the water in the Yampa River from Stagecoach through the City of Steamboat Springs.
This project is made possible by over 13 project partners, many of whom you’ll hear from during River in Motion.
Learn more here.

Jams in Chees III
2025-09-13 | Cheesman Park Pavillion, 1900 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Join us for Jams in Chees III, a charity music festival in Denver’s Cheesman Park Pavilion! There will be two stages this year with a lot of great bands. Human Kind Band hosts this awesome event every year, and proceeds go to Colorado Water Trust and Music is a Language. This is a “bring your own everything” event, so make sure to bring food, drinks, chairs, and more for this fun-filled day. Follow @jamsinchees on Instagram for details. We hope to see you there!

Huge Fest: A Day Of Fishing, Food, Beers, and Laughter On the Colorado River
2025-09-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Rancho del Rio, 4199 Trough Road, Bond, CO, United States
Huge Fest, hosted by Huge Fly Fisherman, is all about getting like-minded anglers together to have a great time with friends over fishing, food, and comedy with 20% of all proceeds benefitting the Colorado Water Trust.

Huge Fest is an event for like-minded fly fishers to get together for a huge time and a great cause.

Fish The Colorado
Catered BBQ (veggie options available)
Huge Swag Bag
Two Drink Tickets
Access to the raffle
Stand up comedy with Eeland Stribling
A HUGE fishy time

Purchase tickets and reserve your spot online – tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours before they sell out!

RiverBank 2025
2025-09-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO, 80206
Save the date for our biggest event of the year, RiverBank! Stay tuned for more details.

Colorado Gives Day!
2025-11-01 - 2025-12-09 | CO
Join us in the wave of generosity happening across the state! Colorado Gives Day is the biggest giving event in the state, and it’s an opportunity for you to join other Coloradans who are coming together to make a meaningful impact. This year, we need your support more than ever—your gift can help us continue restoring water to Colorado’s rivers and streams in need.
Early giving begins November 1st, and Colorado Gives Day is 9th. All donations to Colorado Water Trust through Colorado Gives help make our work possible, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
You can make a one-time or recurring donation online—thank you!

Happy Hour in Durango!
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Anarchy Brewing, 225 E 8th Ave Unit C, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Join us on Wednesday November 19th at Anarchy Brewing in Durango for happy hour! This event is hosted by Colorado Water Trust, the Fort Lewis Water Center, and Southwestern Water Conservation District.
Your first drink is on us! And we’ll have food to snack on, too.

First Gentleman's Speaker Series
2025-12-02 10:30 - 12:00 | CO
Join us for the First Gentleman’s next Speaker Series featuring Colorado Water Trust!
Hosted By First Gentleman Marlon Reis, with Honorary Hosts from Colorado Water Trust:

Barrett Donovan, Development & Engagement Manager
Andrea Bonato Gach, Staff Attorney
Tony LaGreca, Stewardship Manager

December 2nd from 10:30AM – 12PM
Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
400 E 8th Ave. Denver, CO 80203
Parking information can be found here.
All attendees must RSVP for the event prior
For any questions, please reach out to Sydney Houseman
Email: sydney.houseman@state.co.us
Phone: (720) 236-2032

CO Water Trust + SGM Happy Hour at Southwest Water Seminar
2026-03-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Sky Ute Casino, 14324 CO-172, Ignacio, CO, 81137, United States
Headed to the Southwest Water Seminar? Join us afterwards for happy hour! This evening is being co-hosted by our friends at SGM—we’ll be offering free drink tickets to the first 100 people that stop by our information tables during the seminar. Hope to see you there!

Water, Drought, & the Future of Agriculture in the West
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Walking Mountains, 318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon, CO, 81620, United States
Eagle River Coalition and Colorado Water Trust invite you to join Water, Drought, and the Future of Agriculture in the West.
This community conversation will bring together agricultural producers, water experts, and conservation leaders to explore how drought, climate pressures, and changing water demands are shaping agriculture locally in the Eagle River Valley and across Colorado.
Panelists will share practical solutions, lessons from the field, and opportunities for collaboration that support both working lands and healthy rivers. Whether you care about farming, water, and/or the future of Western communities, this discussion offers a chance to learn, connect, and engage.
Event Details:
Tuesday April 14th
5:30-7:30PM
Walking Mountains, Avon
Register online here—seating is limited.
This is a donation-based event ($10 suggested), and drinks and dinner will be served.
Event Panelists:
Marsha Daughenbaugh
Rancher, Steamboat Springs | Board Member, Colorado Water Trust
Marsha is part of a multi-generational ranching family, based in the Elk River Valley. Marsha’s professional career of over 40 years included 25+ years with USDA Farm Service Agency and 15 years as Executive Director of Community Agriculture Alliance. She has also worked closely with the Yampa-White-Green Roundtable. Although retired from paid positions, Marsha remains a passionate activist for agriculture, open space, working landscapes, the protection of natural resources, and local community.

Kathy Chandler Henry
Secretary, CO Water Quality Control Commission | Board Member, CO River Water Conservancy District | Owner, Black Diamond Research
Kathy served as an Eagle County Commissioner from 2013 to January 2025. She has held leadership roles with the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Colorado River Water Conservation District, Ruedi Water and Power Authority, and Eagle River Watershed Council, and served on the Colorado River Basin Roundtable. She also chaired the Colorado River Drought Task Force and currently serves on several statewide water and resource boards. Kathy holds Master’s degrees in Health Administration and Political Science from Duke University.

Scott Jones
Manager, CO River Ranch in Eagle County | Vice President, Eagle County Conservation District Board of Directors
Scott was born and raised a rancher in Eagle County and even skis on occasion. He currently manages a ranch on the Colorado River Ranch raising hay and cattle and is the Vice President of Eagle County Conservation District. He is also a competitive team roper and darned good country swing dancer.
Event Moderators:
Vicki Flynn
Executive Director, Eagle River Coalition
Vicki has over 20 years of nonprofit experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. Vicki grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. After a few years in the big city, she was ready for a new adventure, which led her to the Vail Valley in 2002. Vicki loves to spend time with her family outside enjoying all that Colorado has to offer. In the summer you will find her hiking and biking on the trails or floating on the river with her family. She also is an avid yogi, certified yoga teacher, and holds a Water Fluency graduate certificate.

Kate Ryan
Executive Director, Colorado Water Trust
Kate is a water lawyer who joined Colorado Water Trust (CWT) in 2018 and was appointed as Executive Director in 2023. Kate’s past clients include farmers, ranchers, municipalities, landowners, the CWCB and CWT itself. Before going to Berkeley Law she obtained a master’s degree in geography at the University of CO and worked as an associate scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. Kate does her work at CWT in order to support that which she holds most dear–our incredible state and the people within, the beautiful rivers and mountains we explore, and a future for her kids where they can experience a continuation of it all.
This event is part of Walking Mountains’ Climate Action Collaborative.

Ranching in a Drying West: Water Sharing & the Future of Western Agriculture
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Livery, 1555 Summit St., Norwood, CO, 81423, United States
Join us in Norwood for a community conversation with Colorado Water Trust, San Miguel Watershed Coalition, Colorado West Land Trust, and Telluride Foundation on win-win solutions for agriculture & rivers.
Speakers include:

Adrian Bergere, Executive Director, San Miguel Watershed Coalition
Blake Mamich, Program Director, Colorado Water Trust
Danielle Snyder, Water Transactions Coordinator, Colorado Water Trust
Julia Jacobson, Regional Program Manager, Colorado West Land Trust

Monday April 27th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
The Livery | 1555 Summit St., Norwood, CO 81423

Dinner will be provided – RSVP here if you’re planning to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!
