National “Fix a Leak Week” March 15-21, 2010
National “Fix a Leak Week” is March 15-21, 2010. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program. As part of the event, Americans are asked to check and repair plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Doing so will help to save both water and money.
Register for April 2nd SWCD Annual Seminar--This year featuring internationally acclaimed photographer and keynote speaker John Fielder!
For more information call (970) 247-1302 or visit the SWCD website to register.
Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees!
Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Colorado Cattlemen's Association (CCA), the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) and EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., seeks nominations for the 2010 Leopold Conservation Award in Colorado.
Remember to Check Off Line 34 on Tax Form for Colorado Rivers!
Since 2003, 86,342 citizens donated over $631,840 from their tax returns to fund 50 local water enhancement projects in Colorado. This fund is specifically for citizen watershed groups.
Lake Nighthorse Recreation Public Meeting
The minutes from the Lake Nighthorse recreation public meeting are available here. Future information related to recreation at Lake Nighthorse can be found under "Regional Projects."
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Historic day as Lake Nighthorse begins filling!
After decades of work, water is beginning to flow into Lake Nighthorse--a new southwest Colorado reservoir that will benefit three American Indian tribes, as well as Durango (CO) and Farmington (NM). Pumps began filling the 120,000-acre-foot Lake Nighthorse on May 4, 2009.
New Documentary--The American Southwest: Are we running dry? Now Available
Nearly every state in the American Southwest is affected by growing water problems and
is struggling with record dry conditions.
New Citizens Guide to Colorado Climate Change Now Available!
The Colorado Foundation for Water
Education has recently released its latest Citizen’s Guide, entitled “Citizen’s
Guide to Colorado Climate Change.”
Water Information Program September 2008 Newsletter
The September 2008 newsletter is now available here. If you'd like to receive the quarterly newsletter in your inbox, we welcome you to sign up and subscribe by entering your email address in the "Subscribe" box in the lower left corner of the site.
