Water conservation efforts highlighted at Resilience in the Rockies summit

WaterNow hosted its Resilience in the Rockies Summit in Denver on Oct. 20. The summit brought together over 100 attendees to discuss water conservancy efforts. CML was a partner for the event, and we appreciate the work WaterNow is doing to support communities as they figure out complex projects.

The event highlighted the Resilience in the Rockies series, a collaborative initiative from WaterNow and waterloop that explores how Colorado communities are advancing water conservation and efficiency as essential strategies for building long-term water resilience. The series highlights innovative programs, partnerships, and practical solutions from communities across Colorado that are working to stretch limited water supplies, strengthen local capacity, and build a more water-secure future.

Many CML members were included in the series talking about their local water projects and how these projects came together. You can watch the entire series on WaterNow's Rocky Mountain webpage. Municipalities were able to talk about their projects during the panel discussion on each episode of the series.

Several of these projects were supported by the Project Accelerator initiative through WaterNow. The Accelerator is hands-on technical assistance program for communities advancing climate resilient water strategies. Applications are currently open for the program. If your community is looking at a project that could benefit from this type of support please apply by Nov. 13. More information about the program and application instructions are available on the Project Accelerator website.

Westminster Mayor Claire Carmelia speaks at the 2026 Resilience in the Rockies Summit. She took part in a panel discussion that included Westminster Councilor Adam Barajas.