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2026 Committees
Annual Event Committee Chair: Ruth Quade Adam Waters, Deryn Davidson, Katie Duke, Kerry Miller, Margarita Padilla, Melissa Brasfield, Peter Mayer, Ruth Quade | We are responsible for organizing and executing CWW's signature annual event, the Water Conservation Symposium. This event engages, educates and promotes urban water conservation. |
Colorado Water - Live Like You Love It Committee Chair: Alyssa Quinn Darren Nowels, Eric Olson, Jessica Ouwerkerk, Melissa Brasfield, Ruth Quade, Steve Lundt | Colorado Water: Live Like You Love It (LLYLI) is our outreach campaign to all Coloradoans on the importance of water. The LLYLI communication toolkit can be adapted locally and regionally. Visit lovecoloradowater.org for more information. |
Data and Tools Committee Chair: Abbye Neel | This committee develops resources for use by utilities and end users to advance and scale water conservation efforts. We are currently working on the Colorado Conservation Study, which will provide a snapshot of water conservation efforts at utilities across the state. |
Digital Communications Committee Chair: Lyndsey Lucia Heather Waters, Melissa Brasfield, Sheridan Thomason | Our website communicates the CWW's organizational goals and objectives to members and the general public. We strive to bring you the latest events, job postings, resource updates and more. |
Educational Events Committee Chair: Victoria Arling Adam Waters, Elisabeth Bowman, Jason Naughtin, Melissa Brasfield, Victoria Arling | This committee brings insightful, educational events to CWW members and non-members alike. We host at least four webinars or lunch 'n learns yearly on a range of topics. See our latest educational events. |
Membership Committee Chair: Meryl Corbin Alice Conovitz, Alyssa Quinn, Deryn Davidson, Elisabeth Bowman, Peter Mayer | This committee ensures that CWW’s membership provides a basic level of financial support for the organization. We define membership benefits and values, set membership levels, work with the Board to recruit new members and more. |
Newsletter Committee
Chair: Ruth Quade Bridget Butterfield, Chelsea Benejamin, Don Ireland, Dylan King, Kim Edwards, Melissa Brasfield, Morgan Hopkins-Crawley | WaterWise is CWW's quarterly newsletter available to members. Each issue has a focused topic and supporting articles. The newsletter is an important communication tool, with current research, events and happenings within the Colorado water conservation community and beyond. |