Colorado Water Trust
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Colorado Water Trust is a nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to restoring water to Colorado’s rivers. The group serves as a facilitator for water rights owners, using market-based approaches and a range of tools—such as water purchases, leases, and sharing agreements—to improve river health while supporting local economies and communities. Its work sits at the intersection of water law, resource management, and habitat conservation, aiming to balance ecological needs with people’s livelihoods. The organization relies on a team of water lawyers and water resource specialists operating across the state, and it emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and a supportive work environment as it pursues its mission. Recent activity includes organizing river-related events in Colorado and advancing water-rights transactions to address dry-ups and low flows, reflecting ongoing efforts to increase streamflows through strategic partnerships and agreements.