"Colorado is My Place..."

The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Project is working to restore landscapes, rivers and communities. People like you and me not only depend on the Colorado River system for our livelihood but also play an important role in restoring its health.


Voices from the Colorado River

 

My Turn: Tell Us Your Story
Submit stories and photos and share your connections to the Colorado River.

 

Colorado is My Place Audio ProgramsAudio: Voices from the River
Download audio programs that share interesting and unexpected tales of people's connections with the Colorado River. 

At War With TamariskVideo: At War with Tamarisk
After eight years of tough battle, a Conservancy-led effort has left 120 miles of the San Miguel River tamarisk-free.

Colorado River Photo JourneySlideshow: Colorado River Photo Journey
Photographer Tim Palmer captures his favorite scenes from across the Colorado River Basin.

 

More on Our Freshwater Initiative

What You Can Do

You can help stop the introduction and spread of invasive species. Help protect native plants and animals by following these six easy guidelines.

Test Yourself

How much do you know about invasive species? Take our quiz and find out.

Q&A

Meet Taylor Hawes, director of The Nature Conservancy's Colorado River Program, and learn how a growing demand for water is affecting this iconic river system.

 

Ways of Giving

Want to join our effort to safeguard the Colorado River system? Make your donation today and help us make a difference!



Images (top to bottom, left to right):
Photos © Tom Till/www.tomtill.com (Colorado River); © Jim Steinberg Photography (Taylor Hawes); © Marathon Oil (fighting tamarisk); © Tim Palmer (Green River)