As a major water provider in the West, Denver Water views itself as having a special responsibility to the environment. It is a responsibility we take very seriously. We incorporate it into both our strategic thinking and daily operations. Our environmental planning team works on a variety of projects to make sure Denver Water complies with environmental regulations and protects its water resources — but our efforts don’t stop there. We view ourselves as stewards of the environment. It is an ethic and value that runs deep in our organization. It is inherent in everything we do because our infrastructure is not just our pipes and reservoirs — it is also millions of acres of Colorado forests and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. Our environmental commitment also stems from the preciousness of the resource with which we work. Water is essential to making Colorado beautiful and to ensuring the quality of life we enjoy. Yet it is scarce in our state. And demands for it are intensifying. With that understanding, Denver Water’s highest responsibility remains to serve 1.5 million people today and a growing population in the future. We strive to do so while minimizing our environmental footprint and working collaboratively with our neighbors to protect and enhance supplies for agriculture, riparian habitat, stream health and many other needs.