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What We Do

  • Our Grant Program

    SWCD puts aside approximately a quarter million dollars a year for grants!

  • Legislative Action

    SWCD is committed to safeguarding Coloradian’s water. See where they stand on current legislation.

  • Cloud Seeding

    Learn more about cloud seeding in southwest Colorado!

  • Streamgaging

    Quicklinks to Snow & Flow Data – Find all your relevant snowpack, reservoir and flow data links in one place!

Upcoming Water Events

2024 SWCD Calendar

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SWCD Legislative Call

Tentative – These meetings regularly get canceled if there are little to no updates to give the board on legislative happenings

April 25th, 2024 – SWCD Legislative Update

Past Events & News

SWCD’s Fall Newsletter

Heading for the Nine Basin BulletinSeptember and October were busy months for the District! Read the Fall Nine Basin Bulletin to catch up! Read More Button

2023 – Annual Water Connections Event

The 4th Annual Water Connections event took place on October 23, 2023. This year’s theme was Animas River Happenings: Health, Access, and Advocacy.Learn More Button

August’s Newsletter

Heading for the Nine Basin BulletinAugust’s Nine Basin Bulletin was full of water events, news, and local spotlights Read More Button

2023 – Annual Southwestern Water Seminar

Annual Water SeminarSWCD’s Annual Water Seminar is now available on YouTube!Watch on Youtube Button

July’s Newsletter

July’s Nine Basin Bulletin was full of water events, news, and local spotlights Read More Button

June’s Newsletter

June’s Nine Basin Bulletin was full of water events, news, and local spotlights Read More Button

SWCD’s Spring Newsletter

Winter Nine Basin Bulletin HeaderApril and May were busy months for the District! Read the Spring Nine Basin Bulletin to catch up! Read More Button

2023 – Children’s Water Festival

Over 500 5th-grade students attended the 2023 Children’s Water Festival. Learn more about the event here. Learn More Button

Useful Resources

  • Water Information Program

    The Water Information Program (WIP) falls under SWCD and is administered by the SWCD Board of Directors, see the WIP website for volunteer opportunities, education material, and water courses available near you!

  • Colorado Division of Water Resources

    Can’t find your answer here? Contact the Colorado Division of Water Resources for well permits, water quality, and reporting any spills. DWR Website

  • Colorado Water Conservation Board

    Want to learn more about the Colorado Water Plan, the Upper Colorado River Commisioner, or state grants?

  • Four Corners Water Center

    Looking for more information on water in SW Colorado? Visit the 4Corners Water Resource Center.

Connect with us

841 E. Second Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
970.247.1302
Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm
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