AWRA-CO and CGWA co-hosting annual symposium highlighting harmony in hydrology
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by Skylar Zilliox
1w ago
As a water community, how will we balance the competing needs of various stakeholders in the face of climate change, drought, and increasing water demands? Collaboration, communication, and creativity will all be crucial for building long-lasting solutions to today’s water issues. As a way to foster these conversations, the Colorado Chapter of the American Water […] The post AWRA-CO and CGWA co-hosting annual symposium highlighting harmony in hydrology appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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Becoming Beavers, a Story About Low Tech Process Based Restoration
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by Alex Handloff
1w ago
When confronted with a challenge, whether it be in the natural world or even in a virtual one, we at Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) like to ask, “What would nature do?” This is not asking what we want nature to do, but rather what it already does, what it is perfectly suited to do. A […] The post Becoming Beavers, a Story About Low Tech Process Based Restoration appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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The Turf Grass Battle Cry
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by Julia Gallucci
3M ago
Is turf grass prohibition the answer to Colorado’s water woes? Many think so. It’s an easy button for legislators to force turf out of cities. It’s an easy button for East Slope water providers to demonstrate that they are doing their part. And it’s an easy button for West Slope entities to demand it as […] The post The Turf Grass Battle Cry appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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Briefly: New survey shows Americans believe climate change will dry up Western rivers
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by Jerd Smith
4M ago
Wyoming Public Media reports that a new Pew Center Survey shows American are slightly less worried about climate change now than they have been in recent years, but that a majority believe the warming trend will dry up Western rivers. Read more on this story here. The post Briefly: New survey shows Americans believe climate change will dry up Western rivers appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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A Conversation with Senator Dylan Roberts, Colorado General Assembly
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by Caitlin Coleman
9M ago
We spoke with Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Avon, for the summer 2023 issue of Headwaters magazine “The Healthy Headwaters Issue” about healthy riparian systems and Senate Bill 23-270, signed into law in early June. Sen. Roberts sponsored this bill on Projects to Restore Natural Stream Systems and continues to work on next steps related to restoration. […] The post A Conversation with Senator Dylan Roberts, Colorado General Assembly appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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Announcing the 2023 Water Leaders Class!
Your Water Colorado Blog
by Sabrina White
9M ago
It’s that time of year again! The Water Leaders Program, one of Water Education Colorado’s (WEco) flagship programs, has launched our 2023 class! There are now over 220 alumni of the Water Leaders program since its inception in 2006, and the class keeps growing. In the complex world of Colorado water, the goal of the […] The post Announcing the 2023 Water Leaders Class! appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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A Conversation with Elizabeth Schoder, Colorado Water Conservation Board
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by Caitlin Coleman
9M ago
We spoke with Elizabeth Schoder for the spring 2023 issue of Headwaters magazine “The Colorado Water Plan Update” about equity, inclusion and outreach work in the Colorado Water Plan update. Elizabeth is a member of the Water Education Colorado Board of Trustees and the Colorado Water Conservation Board’s (CWCB) water planning and community outreach specialist.  […] The post A Conversation with Elizabeth Schoder, Colorado Water Conservation Board appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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A Conversation with Kelly Romero-Heaney, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
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by Caitlin Coleman
9M ago
We spoke with Kelly Romero-Heaney for the Fall 2022 issue of Headwaters magazine “The Federal Nexus” about state and federal roles in Colorado water management. Kelly is a member of the Water Education Colorado Board of Trustees, assistant director of water policy for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and special advisor to the governor […] The post A Conversation with Kelly Romero-Heaney, Colorado Department of Natural Resources appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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4 Best Management Practices for Colorado Stormwater Runoff
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by Rachel Perez
9M ago
Stormwater runoff can be a serious problem.  We think of rain as nature’s water returning to the land to nourish fields and flowers. While true, urbanization now interferes with the cycle.  Streets, roofs and driveways are all examples of impervious surfaces. Water can’t absorb through these materials. Instead, they cause water to flow to the […] The post 4 Best Management Practices for Colorado Stormwater Runoff appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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A Conversation with Nicholas Colglazier, Colorado Corn Administrative Committee
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by Caitlin Coleman
9M ago
Back in the spring, we spoke with Nicholas Colglazier, a member of the Water Education Colorado Board of Trustees and executive director of the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC), for the Summer 2022 issue of Headwaters magazine “How Are Colorado Farms and Ranches Managing Water For Tomorrow?” about the challenges facing corn growers and the […] The post A Conversation with Nicholas Colglazier, Colorado Corn Administrative Committee appeared first on Water Education Colorado ..read more
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