It Takes Many Hands to Create a Strong Advocate
In the West, people have little choice, really, but to cooperate. That's especially true here in the home of the Colorado
River's headwaters, where we've weathered boom and bust, the occasional spring flood but more often the long drought, and
increasing numbers of people settling into this place that many have said is "as close to heaven as you can get without
dying".
Here in Colorado we know the importance of water, and that life without it would be anything but heavenly.
The need to cooperate is doubly true where our water is concerned. Preserving, protecting, legislating and managing water
resources is no easy task for the State. And the Colorado Water Congress is working harder than ever to promote wise
stewardship of our State's water resources on behalf of the people of Colorado.
More than 50 years ago, the Water Congress was founded on the theory that there are enough people here with the foresight
to build a strong water program for the State; that they might set aside their differences while discussing those matters on
which they can agree; and that such an an effort would enable us to more effectively and equitably manage the precious water
resources we all must share.
Today's Colorado Water Congress continues to draw strength and support from a broad representative group of Colorado's
water users. We welcome all participants, without regard to regional, political or economic heft. We know that to have a
strong water program, all the people of the State must understand the problems of water - and its vital importance to every
citizen of Colorado.
This is the backbone of our advocacy, and after more than a half century of doing what we do, we know well that the more
hands that work together in pursuit of our mission, the brighter the future can be for Colorado.