In January, Governor Hickenlooper proclaimed 2012 the Year of Water. Since then communities all over Colorado are making their own proclamations and dedicating this year to bringing awareness to water as a precious resource through speaker presentations, outdoor adventures, facility tours, and so much more. Visit the online calendar for a full list of events. 

Below is the video of Governor Hickenlooper declaring 2012 the Year of Water and the official document.

The Year of Water Resolution issued by Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet

A video from Senator Udall congratulating Coloradans on their commitment to raising water awareness in a time of drought...

Video from Colorado Springs of the Year of Water Resolution

From Steamboat Springs, a document declaring 2012 the Year of Water.

From the city of Greeley:

The Year of Water Proclamation from Fort Collins

In addition to Year of Water Proclamations, Governor Hickenlooper recently declared July Smart Irrigation Month!

  View the press release

From Boulder, the proclamation declaring July as Water Month