About the Water Connection
THE WATER CONNECTION (TWC) is the water resources and policy initiative of The Greenway Foundation. TWC is a regional venture that fosters civic action and technological innovation for resilient Colorado watersheds. TWC brings academic, industrial, environmental and governmental leaders together while connecting concepts, disciplines, people, projects and resources. The Water Connection promotes and facilitates regenerative water systems, improved water quality, and sustainable water infrastructure.
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Regenerative Approach
Integrated and collaborative practices for watershed resiliency
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Quadruple Helix
University, industry, government, non-profit collaboration
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Implements State Water Plan
Platform for matchmaking to achieve plan priorities
what's new with the water connection
Environmental Pool / Minimum Stream Flow
SUCCESS! WE MET OUR CHALLENGE FOR THE CHATFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL POOL PLEDGE DRIVE! The pledge drive announced last August will add 500 acre-feet of environmental storage at Chatfield Reservoir through a community coalition. Denver Water committed nearly $2 million to fund the purchase of 250 acre-feet of storage space in Chatfield — if The Greenway[…]
Collaboration for Innovative Practices
Through collaborative efforts and unique approaches, The Water Connection drives innovative solutions addressing current and future water challenges. We bring together resources from education, government and the private sector for a multi-sector approach to projects and challenges. As the water resources arm of The Greenway Foundation, TWC is leading an innovative and collaborative drive to[…]
Denver Metro Water Quality Assessment Tool
The Urban Waters Partnership and the Water Connection invite you to explore the health of waterways in the Denver metropolitan area with this interactive and innovative Water Quality Assessment Tool. Use the storyline, maps, graphs and data sets to investigate E. coli pollution in the South Platte River basin. Information once stored in databases is[…]
Urban Waterway Trash Removal
TWC is serving as a lead voice for The Greenway Foundation on the issue of urban waterway trash. Despite the significant evolution in the health of the South Platte, the reality of trash and other forms of pollution continue to be an ongoing challenge to the River. In response to this reality, The Greenway Foundation[…]
Economic Development
TWC is working with partners to expand water innovation and technology business opportunities in the Denver Metro area. Partners are exploring ways to enhance workforce training and support emerging practices in water innovation, technology and management in Colorado. The Water Connection promotes innovative technologies and practices. We are supporting endeavors to: Connect researchers and[…]