About Us

The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that informs the public about Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin and related water management issues. Our annual Forum provides a welcoming, constructive setting for individuals and organizations to exchange perspectives, deepen their understanding of Colorado water issues, and find common ground. The Forum engages agricultural, municipal, industrial, environmental, recreational, and governmental interests throughout the basin. We hope the knowledge gained through these discussions informs management decisions that benefit everyone who calls the Arkansas River Basin home.

The annual Forum typically alternates between the upper and lower basins, with a dedicated planning committee sponsoring and hosting the event each year. For more than 30 years, its quality and the commitment of those involved have sustained its success.