Welcome to SWCD…
The Southwestern Water Conservation District (SWCD) was created by the State of Colorado legislation through House Bill #795 which was approved by the General Assembly on April 16, 1941. The charter of the District is to protect, conserve, use and develop the water resources of the Southwestern basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the basin to which the state is entitled. It is one of four Conservation Districts in the state. (Read More…)
SWCD Board Meetings
All meetings are open to the public. In 2011, regular Board of Director Meetings are in February, March, June, August, October, and December. In addition to regular board meetings, the Board meets via teleconference every other week during the Colorado Legislative Year (mid January – mid May) to review water-related legislation.
For a meeting schedule, click here.
Programs
Southwestern Water Conservation District actively supports water related projects and programs throughout the District’s 9 counties. Ongoing support is given to organizations whose work greatly impacts our water resources. For information on our programs and funding opportunities, please click here.
Resources
Looking for information on local and state water resources? Visit our Resource section for useful links.
