State/metro area agencies that deal with water issues:
Colorado Division of Water Resources
The Colorado Division of Water Resources' goal
is ensuring public safety through safe dams and properly
permitted and constructed water wells, maintaining and
provide accurate and timely information concerning water,
promoting stewardship of all human, fiscal and natural
resources, helping the public understand complex water
issue, and promoting stability in the use of the state's
limited water resources.
Colorado
State University Cooperative Extension
Lists several excellent drought and wildfire resources.
Denver Water Board
Colorado's oldest and largest water utility, the
Denver Water Board is responsible for ensuring a continuous
supply of water to the City and County of Denver and nearly
50 percent of Denver Water customers who live in the surrounding
suburbs (water service contracts).
American
Water Works Association
With its broad base and proven expertise, American
Water Works Association (AWWA) is a powerful advocate
for meeting public health needs of water quality and supply.
AWWA serves as the voice of the drinking water community.
AWWA builds bridges with regulators, legislators, special
interest groups, and the general public in its stead as
a vital resource to its members, the water profession,
and the public.
Bureau of Reclamation - Upper Colorado Region
Has excellent data on water supply in upper Colorado's
reservoirs.
Global
Water Technologies Inc.
Global Water Technologies is a process water management
company utilizing advanced technologies and engineered
solutions to provide process cooling water to industry
and municipalities worldwide.
Green
Colorado
Green Industries of Colorado is a group of nine
landscape associations in Colorado committed to supporting
water conservation and promoting best management practices
in the green industry.
Maps
Denver's
Water Supply/Distribution
Reservoir
Levels in Colorado
National Agencies
US
Bureau of Reclamation
This government agency manages, develops, and
protects water resources.
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
Membership information for metropolitan water
agencies from across the
Awwa
Research Foundation
The Awwa Research Foundation sponsors research
to help water utilities provide high quality water, infrastructure
reliability, and environmental leadership.
Worldwatch Institute
Nonprofit research group offers policy statements,
reports, and books regarding water scarcity and other
water issues.
Environmental
Protection Agency
EPA enforces federal clean water and safe drinking water
laws, provides support for municipal wastewater treatment
plants, and takes part in pollution prevention efforts
aimed at protecting watersheds and sources of drinking
water.
Online Publications
Water
Magazine
Presents articles about water management policies,
research projects, conservation technologies, and international
water issues.
World's
Water
Find links to publications, databases, organizations,
discussion groups, research institutes, and government
agencies that study water issues.
Kids
Educating
Young People About Water
Pick up tips and programs useful to teaching kids
about water conservation, lakes, pollution, and marine
ecology.
Give Water A Hand
Program for youth groups or classes to help kids
take action to improve local water quality. Young people
team up with educators, natural resource experts and committed
community members to study water issues and take action.
Additional Resources
Water
Information Program
Water Education
Foundation
Green
Industries of Colorado
State
of Colorado
Colorado
State University
