Our Mission:

To lead in the protection, conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the Colorado River basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the Colorado River to which the state is entitled.

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At the Colorado River District we are:

Fighting to keep Water on the Western Slope

Protecting Drinking Water Supply

Keep Water on the Western Slope

Protecting Fish & Wildlife

Ensuring Water Security

Planning for Prolonged Drought

Helping Farmers & Ranchers Increase Efficiency

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Our snow is our water. For more than 80 years, the

Our snow is our water. For more than 80 years, the Colorado River District has been working to safeguard that water for West Slope agriculture, recreation, industry and the environment.

However you use and enjoy your West Slope water, w

However you use and enjoy your West Slope water, we're working to steward our rivers and protect our water for future generations in Western Colorado.

We’re fighting to protect water security for cur

We’re fighting to protect water security for current and future generations on the Western Slope — to keep your rivers flowing and your crops growing.

At the Colorado River District, we’re fighting t

At the Colorado River District, we’re fighting to protect water security for current and future generations on the Western Slope. Because this is YOUR water, these are YOUR rivers, and we are YOUR Colorado River District.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District is protecting water su

The Colorado River District is protecting water supplies for the farmers and ranchers that put food on our tables — because when farmers and ranchers thrive, the whole community thrives.

Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

WATER WEDNESDAY: Happy (water) new year! We're a l

WATER WEDNESDAY: Happy (water) new year! We're a little late, but Oct. 1 marked the start of the 2021 water year. A water year is the timespan between October 1 and September 30. We're looking forward to another year of protecting the West Slope water we all rely on.

The Colorado River District is working to protect

The Colorado River District is working to protect West Slope water and keep your water on the Western Slope. We’re working to sustain our agricultural economy, to keep clean drinking water flowing to our communities and to protect our West Slope way of life.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District is working to protect

The Colorado River District is working to protect West Slope water and keep your water on the Western Slope. We’re working to sustain our agricultural economy, to keep clean drinking water flowing to our communities and to protect our West Slope way of life.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District is working to ensure w

The Colorado River District is working to ensure water security for our West Slope communities.

At the Colorado River District, we work to safegua

At the Colorado River District, we work to safeguard drinking water supplies for West Slope communities. We support hunters and anglers by maintaining river levels in times of drought. And we stand up for farmers and ranchers that put food on our tables.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District is working to protect

The Colorado River District is working to protect West Slope water for the farmers and ranchers that grow the food and fiber we rely on.

At the Colorado River District, we work to safegua

At the Colorado River District, we work to safeguard drinking water supplies for West Slope communities. We support hunters and anglers by maintaining river levels in times of drought. And we stand up for farmers and ranchers that put food on our tables.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District is working to ensure w

The Colorado River District is working to ensure water security for future generations on Colorado's Western Slope.

Our rivers provide clean drinking water for our fa

Our rivers provide clean drinking water for our families. They create jobs and put food on our tables. That’s why the Colorado River District works every day to protect West Slope water and keep your water on the Western Slope.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District works to maintain rive

The Colorado River District works to maintain river levels for fish and wildlife.

Our rivers provide clean drinking water for our fa

Our rivers provide clean drinking water for our families. They create jobs and put food on our tables. That’s why the Colorado River District works every day to protect West Slope water and keep your water on the Western Slope.

Take action today! Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

The Colorado River District works to ensure water

The Colorado River District works to ensure water security for future generations on Colorado's West Slope.

For more than 80 years, the Colorado River Distric

For more than 80 years, the Colorado River District has been working to protect YOUR West Slope water.

At the Colorado River District, we’re fighting t

At the Colorado River District, we’re fighting to protect water security for current and future generations on the Western Slope — to keep your rivers flowing and your crops growing. Because this is your water. These are your rivers. And we are your Colorado River District.

Visit the link in our bio to stay in the current on important West Slope water issues.

For more than 80 years, we’ve been working to pr

For more than 80 years, we’ve been working to protect West Slope water, and keep YOUR water on the Western Slope.

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