Saving and Sharing Water in Uncompahgre Valley
Frederick Brown talks about his memories about water and how people in the Uncompahgre Valley use water.
Water Means Life, Water is Beauty
Alondra Ramirez talks about water's importance for life and how water has impacted her own experiences.
Reflections on Water Use in the High Desert
Abigail Stetson, an educator, mother and resident of Montrose, CO, reflects on her relationship with water in the high desert.
Water is Safety, Comfort, and Fun
Bryce Jenkin (Bayfield, CO) reflects on what water means to him as a firefighter and resident in the Four Corners Region.
Changes in Water Through Life
Grace Sossaman (Bayfield, CO) shares show her relationship with water changed after she moved to the Southwestern United States.
Water is Fun But Needs To Be Respected
Daniel Jenkin (Bayfield, CO middle schooler) shares his thoughts on water and his favorite things about water.
Working Hard for Water
Dennis Hillyer (Bayfield, CO) shares his memories about working hard to get water after he moved to Colorado from the Midwest.
Troubles with Water
Phyllis Ludwig (Bayfield, CO) shares memories about water, this history of water on the Western Slope, and talks about the difficulties associated with water access and water rights..
A Year of Water: Fly Fishing
Shelley Walchak (Bayfield, CO) reflects on her year of water, when she quit her job and went fly fishing for a year.
“Clarkdale” Above the Animas
Clarkdale just meters above the Animas River Plateau, New Mexico-Colorado state line. Once thought to be a stage stop or train depot. More likely an abandoned store. Turning to ruin, looking dry and western despite its location near the life-giving river. This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
After the Storm
This juvenile Cooper’s Hawk was photographed in my yard in Cortez, Colorado, on August ?, 2022, after a downpour during our monsoon. Taken using Nikon Equipment, iso 1000 300mm f5.6 1/1600s. Accompanying Water Reflection: In Montezuma County, Colorado, we were very fortunate to receive decent abundant monsoonal rains in 2022. Although…
Summer in the light, winter in the shade
Dolores, Colorado March 6, 2022 07:26 AM This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
Rainy Day Flower
A thankful flower after a rain strom in my garden. La Boca Canyon, CO. May 30, 2020 This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
Little Fall
A small waterfall found at the end of Church Camp Trial, Durango, CO. October 18, 2020 This photo won third place in the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
Dad and Daughters First Fishing Trip
Vallecito Lake April 26, 2019. Our daughter's first trip out and about to the lake. This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
You're a Daisy if you do
Just a pretty little daisy I saw while walking around Vallecito Lake in June 2022 This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
A Bit of Green
Behind Transfer Park, near Lemon Reservoir on June 20, 2020 This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
Cold Morning
Early morning hike around Haviland Lake, Durango, CO 2016 This photo was a submission to the 2022 We are Water Photo Contest.
Tomato Patch
Drip lines and straw mulch keep a healthy productive tomato patch of 30 or more plants growing.
La lucha por el agua limpia por Theresa Bustos-Ortega
What kind of work are you submitting that shows your reflection or connection to water?What is it like to realize that the water you and your family have been drinking is contaminated? This is a story of how one community organized to clean up their water, from Theresa Bustos-Ortega. This video contains the Spanish captions for Theresa Bustos-…
Los vínculos familiares por Reyes Roberto García
How can the work of irrigating a field connect someone to their family and history? These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how. Part 2/2. This video contains the Spanish captions for Dr. Reyes Roberto García's story (part 2).
Las estrellas en el agua por Reyes Roberto García
How can the work of irrigating a field connect someone to their family and history? These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how. Part 2/2. This video contains the Spanish captions for Dr. Reyes Roberto García's story.
Respetando y honrando al agua por Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk
How can we respect and honor the water that is a part of our everyday lives? Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk shares what she learned about water from her family. This video contains the Spanish captions for Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk's story.
Las acequias y el agua en el Valle de San Luis por Eli Rael
Farming in the San Luis valley requires a special relationship with water. In this podcast, Eli shares lessons and values about water with his daughter. This video contains the Spanish captions for Eli Rael's story.
Las lecciones tempranas sobre el agua por Dennis Lopez
How do you feel about water when you have to make a small amount stretch for many uses? Dennis Lopez shares how his family taught him to appreciate the value of water. This video contains the Spanish captions for Dennis Lopez's story.