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.