Water

Solutions and stories covering access to reliable clean drinking water and a healthy watershed for community benefit and security.

Solution Pond Levelers Protect Community Infrastructure and Native Wildlife Along the Rio Fernando

Local Champion:: Amigos Bravos
Date funded:: October 18, 2024
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution A Water Fountain Helps Libby Library Visitors Take Advantage of Local Resources

Local Champion:: Lincoln County Public Libraries Foundation
Date funded:: October 10, 2024
Grant Amount:: $5,000

Solution Water Bottles Promote Hydration (And Its Benefits) Among Students in Taos

Local Champion:: Friends of the Taos Charter School
Date funded:: September 19, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,810

Solution Watershed Modeling Paves the Way for Wildfire Mitigation in Cortez

Local Champion:: Mancos Conservation District
Date funded:: September 13, 2024
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution Hydration Stations Help Libby Athletes Reach Peak Performance

Local Champion:: Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:: September 5, 2024
Grant Amount:: $3,362

Solution Public Drinking Fountains Provide a Healthy and Eco-Friendly Option in Taos

Local Champion:: Town of Taos
Date funded:: August 13, 2024
Grant Amount:: $29,283

Solution Fish Tagging Equipment Helps Cortez Water Managers Look Forward

Local Champion:: Mancos Conservation District
Date funded:: June 28, 2024
Grant Amount:: $9,400

Solution New Water Refill Stations in City Park Ensure Lander’s Active Locals Stay Hydrated

Local Champion:: City of Lander, Wyoming
Date funded:: June 28, 2024
Grant Amount:: $29,594

Story

A Community Cistern Restores Water for Students at Battle Rock Charter School June 2024

After contamination left kids unable to drink or wash their hands at the Cortez school, one teacher rallied to keep the water flowing.

Solution A Wildfire Action Plan Bolsters Cortez’s Local Watershed

Local Champion:: Dolores Watersheds Collaborative
Date funded:: June 27, 2024
Grant Amount:: $30,000

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