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Created by the Colorado General Assembly to protect, conserve, use and develop the water resources of the San Juan and Dolores River Basins for the welfare of all the inhabitants, and safeguard for Colorado all waters to which the state is entitled.

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SWCD Annual Seminar Registration - Registration Now Open!

Join us for the Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 42nd Annual Seminar, "One Watershed - Many Voices," bringing together water managers, tribal leaders, scientists, policymakers, recreation…

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Our Strategic Plan

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Animas River Water Rights

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Nine Basin Bulletin - Spring 2025

Hi! Welcome to our 2025 Spring Nine Basin Bulletin. We wish you a warm and wet spring! The Nine Basins Bulletin is the Southwestern Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Water Information…

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Over its 80-year history, one purpose of SWCD was to assist in organizing special assessment districts (water conservancy districts) who are tactically involved in the daily water management…

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

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