TRIB·U·TAR·Y:

1. A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
2. A monthly donor to Colorado Water Trust

When two bodies of water, or tributaries, join together, they transform into something bigger and stronger.

This is why our monthly donors are our Tributaries, people who come together to make our rivers stronger and healthier. For $15, $30, $100, or more per month, you can become a Tributary and sustain your rivers year-round.

Access to exclusive events

Exclusive updates to keep you in the loop about our work and Colorado’s rivers

Day trips to amazing field sites with our rock-star team

Recognition on our website and in our annual report

Become a Tributary with a monthly gift!

Every amount of water added to a river helps cool water temperatures and improves habitat for fish.

$15 per month

$180 per year

Can return 240,000 gallons of water to Colorado’s rivers and streams

Adding more water to rivers not only benefits fish, but improves river conditions for local economies that depend on healthy flows.

$30 per month

$360 per year

Can return 480,000 gallons of water to Colorado’s rivers and streams

Adding more water to rivers not only benefits fish and local economies, but restores the beauty of a healthy, flowing, Colorado river for all to enjoy.

$100 per month

$1200 per year

Can return 1.6 million gallons of water to Colorado’s rivers and streams

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Tributaries are also included in our myRiver Balance program!

myRiver Balance is a way for people to balance their water use by returning the amount of water they use each year to Colorado’s rivers and streams, through a contribution to Colorado Water Trust.

This means, that your donated dollars each month will help balance your annual water use and go directly toward the purchase or lease of water for rivers.

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Is your business interested in giving back to Colorado’s rivers?

Colorado Water Trust Tributaries are not only individuals, but also local businesses who give back to their rivers on a monthly basis.

Join Martin and Wood Water Consultants and Mad Lemon and help your company become a Tributary today!