Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

A Spotted Sandpiper stands in a shallow wetland.
Colorado’s Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law
January 28, 2025 — Representing the environment as a stakeholder in Colorado’s HB24-1379 rulemaking.
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Two men pound wood posts into a creekbed.
Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships
November 19, 2024 — The launch of a stream restoration project on a Colorado Ranch.
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A river runs through a mountain valley.
Volunteering Beyond the Stream
August 01, 2024 — Build connections and support healthy watersheds with these stream restoration opportunities in Colorado.
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Dozen of people gathered along a stream.
Colorado Stream Restoration Workshop
July 12, 2024 — Learn about process-based stream restoration planning, including where and how to prioritize the best opportunities in your watershed.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis at the HB24-1379 bill signing.
A Colorado Program the Colorado Way
June 21, 2024 — The Centennial State is leading the nation in wetland and stream protections.
A river flows through a dry landscape.
Resilience and Stewardship for Colorado’s Waterways, 2024 Legislative Priorities
January 22, 2024 — ÃÛèÖAPP supports proactive water strategies to benefit birds and people.
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Three people stand in a stream surrounded by a lush meadow.
Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People
December 07, 2023 — Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.
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People gather around a person standing in a wetland.
Restoring Rivers, Connecting Communities
August 22, 2023 — Stream restoration provides benefits for all.
People stand behind Governor Polis as he signs a bill in a montane meadow.
Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
June 21, 2023 — New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.
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Three individuals stand among tall grass and shrubs reaching for plants along a river.
Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
June 14, 2023 — Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.
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