Tip #2: Fix the leaks, save the water. Stay tuned for more weekly tips on how you can conserve water and help protect Colorado's water resources! 💦 Support CODROUGHT Action26 here: buff.ly/cEs2sf1

This week Fresh Water News reports on the latest towns to join, and leave, Northern Water's $2.7 billion dams project. Read the full story here: buff.ly/cSkdTVW

Colorado is facing record-breaking heat, drought, and early runoff this year. Join Water Education Colorado and Colorado Water Trust for a free webinar exploring how water moves across the state and the tools used to help keep rivers flowing during dry years. Hear from Colorado Water Trust experts Kate Ryan and Danielle Snyder as they share water rights basics and updates on projects in the Roaring Fork Valley and along the Colorado River. Attendance at this webinar is free, but registration is required. Register here: buff.ly/NtGRXvx

💧 Water Education Colorado's new Colorado Drought Campaign is here! Throughout the summer, we'll share practical tips to help Coloradans conserve water. This week's tip: Install WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency fixtures. Efficient showerheads, faucet aerators, and toilets can save thousands of gallons of water each year. Support CODROUGHT Action26 here: buff.ly/cEs2sf1

Save the date! 🎉 Join Water Education Colorado for the 20th Annual President's Reception on September 10, 2026, at Denver Botanic Gardens. As Colorado faces ongoing drought challenges, your support helps advance water education, leadership, and journalism across the state. 🎟️ Tickets on sale June 15 📍 Denver Botanic Gardens 📅 September 10, 2026 Learn more: wateredco.org/reception Questions? Reach out to david@wateredco.org

In this love letter to Colorado (and Crested Butte, and trout) a now-retired water engineer recounts his first experiences in the state. Read it on the blog at: buff.ly/F5lGFgz

This week, Fresh Water News reports that metro Denver residents have cut water use some, but are far from the region's 20% goal even as reservoirs continue to fall. Denver Water said its 1.5 million customers cut water use 5% in May and Aurora saw a 6.5% drop. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

Catch up with Fresh Water News on KUNC Radio! Fresh Water News editor Jerd Smith talks with KUNC about the Colorado Water Trust's efforts to buy more water for fish this year. Listen to the story here: buff.ly/PgFrPSG

We’re excited to invite you to view a screening of The American Southwest, a film about the Colorado River and the historical and current implications it's management has on the indigenous peoples of Colorado. 🎥The screening will take place on June 11th from 4:00 - 7:00pm at CSU Spur, located at 4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216. Register here: buff.ly/947G4Bn Questions? Contact: paulina@wateredco.org

This week Fresh Water News examines a new law OK'd by Colorado lawmakers that will toughen rules governing how lands dried up by urban water transfers will be replanted and managed. Read the full story here: buff.ly/fvgyBBm

📢 Deadline Extended! The Call for Papers for the Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference has been extended to May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Join us October 6–8 in Avon, Colorado, as we explore this year’s theme: Across the Divide — fostering collaboration, new perspectives, and solutions for Colorado’s watershed challenges. Submit your presentation, panel, or poster proposal today! coloradowater.org/submit-you…

This week Fresh Water News examines a new research initiative to track microplastics in the South Platte River. The Colorado School of Mines study includes collaborating with counterparts in the Dominican Republic to compare the South Platte with the Ozama River — helping expand the study of microplastics in the Caribbean. Read the full story here: buff.ly/BlIqp9v

This week Fresh Water News examines a nonprofit's quest to buy water for fish this year as the drought sucks water from streams. Read the full story here: buff.ly/qv93YrZ

The Water Leaders 2026 crew, all in one place (and frame)! 📸 Proud to be working alongside this talented group of water professionals as we dive into emotional intelligence

Kicking off Water Leaders 2026 in Silverthorne! We’ve brought 20 incredible water professionals (and a bit of snow ❄️) to the mountains to dive deeper into emotional intelligence. Stay tuned for more on this year’s class and a blog post introducing the full cohort!

This week Fresh Water News examines $40 million in new state grants for water projects as agencies report soaring demand for water conservation programs. Read the full story here: watereducationcolorado.org/f…

WEco had the opportunity to take part in a truly special event this month: “The Forest Within”. Our Programs and Outreach Coordinator tabled at this gathering, where Lifespan Local hosted an art exhibit centered on trees, ‘raíces’ (roots), and ‘cultura’ (culture). “The Forest Within” is an immersive art exhibition created by acclaimed Westwood artist Arturo Garcia. The exhibition explores themes of nature, trees, and the human spirit. It was a great setting for discussing the importance of water to our communities. 📸 : Paulina Tabling 📸 : Arturo Garcia's Art 📸 : Arturo Garcia interview

Make sure to read our most recent blog post on the topic: “Small Business, Big Impact: How Corporations are Securing Colorado’s Water Future.” With Colorado facing one of its most severe droughts on record, snowpack at a 40-year low, this piece couldn’t be more urgent. But here’s the good news: businesses of ALL sizes are stepping up. Learn how WishGarden Herbs, a local herbal products company, partnered with a nonprofit to remove invasive “water thieves” and restore native habitats along Coal Creek. Read the full story here: buff.ly/u8jeGT0 📷: Volunteers dig up teasel along Coal Creek.

This week, Fresh Water News examines a new report that shows, despite extreme scarcity, water prices in large swaths of the Colorado have dropped, even as they rise across the American West. Read the full story here: buff.ly/Wp6tJHM

Come learn how Colorado is protecting its streams, lakes & wetlands, and how you can stay compliant. 📢 Webinar: Colorado’s New Program to Protect Aquatic Ecosystems from Dredge & Fill Activities 📅 May 5, 2026 | 12–1 PM MT Speakers: Kelly Morgan & Annette Quill (Colorado’s Water Quality Control Division) WEco members – FREE | Non‑members – $15 More info here: buff.ly/91DDThW