Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners:

The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners is an informal association of a broad range of stakeholders interested in promoting effective stewardship of the Cherry Creek watershed.  The Partners provide a forum for bringing together stakeholders from the land use jurisdictions, the state and federal resource management agencies, conservation, recreation and historic preservation groups, and the business community.  The Partners emerged from the first Cherry Creek watershed conference forum held in 1999.  The Partners have since organized and presented 26 well-attended annual conferences.
The need for cross-jurisdictional coordination and communication on water quality issues in the Cherry Creek basin emerged as the number one priority at the October 2000 watershed conference - Shaping a Legacy for the Cherry Creek Watershed.  The Partners meet this need with extensive representation from local communities as well as being the first active group that engages the upper and lower portions of the watershed - both above and below the dam.
Welcome to the 27th Annual Cherry Creek Watershed Conference!

Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority:

The Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority is tasked by Colorado’s Legislature with preserving, protecting and enhancing the water quality of Cherry Creek and Cherry Creek Reservoir, and achieving and maintaining water quality standards for the reservoir and watershed. In keeping with its statutory responsibilities, the mission and vision of CCBWQA is to benefit the public by improving, protecting, and preserving water quality in Cherry Creek and the reservoir for recreation, fisheries, and other warm water aquatic life, water supplies, and agriculture to achieve and maintain current water quality standards. CCBWQA also partners with counties, municipalities, special districts, and landowners within the basin for the protection of water quality through construction and maintenance of capital projects, serving as a referral agency related to development/redevelopment, and providing outreach and education.

Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA): 

SEMSWA provides proactive resources and regulatory oversight to protect and enhance our floodplains and stormwater systems. 

Spheros Environmental

Spheros Environmental brings together proven teams with deep expertise across air, water, ecology, climate, environmental data, digital solutions, and permitting. In watershed work, that means water quality monitoring, nutrient and reservoir assessment, regulatory support, planning, and interactive data tools from one integrated team. As a single partner, we provide the insight and practical judgment clients rely on to make decisions that hold up where it matters most.

Built on a foundation of science and mission-driven experience with long-standing reputations across disciplines, Spheros brings clarity, confidence, and durable outcomes to watershed groups, water providers, and agencies as environmental challenges continue to evolve.

Muller Engineering:

Muller’s wide range of services supports our mission of Creating Better Places, Together. Together, our experts help from the beginning stages of identifying project funding through planning, design, and construction of the important public improvement projects that our communities depend on. From highways and trails to streams and water and wastewater utilities, Muller’s talented team of engineers and technical staff deliver efficient, creative, cost-effective, customized, and context-sensitive solutions for our clients. We have been fortunate to work within the Cherry Creek Basin for the last three decades and are passionate about protecting its valuable natural resources - we look forward to contributing to the preservation and restoration efforts within the Basin for decades to come.  Learn more about us at www.mullereng.com or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

RESPEC:

Engineering smarter ways and smarter worlds for major industry sectors, RESPEC is a global leader in diverse technologies and draws from a wide array of expertise, products, and services to deliver world-class solutions for business, mining, energy, water, natural resources, urban development, rural community development, infrastructure, and enterprise services. We answer thousands of technical questions from diverse clients with one simple answer: Yes, we can do that.   Our 100 percent employee-owned company employs more than 700 professionals in 35 offices across 15 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. RESPEC’s Colorado offices have more than 50 employee-owners directly dedicated to water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering.   Over the past 40 years, our Colorado staff has completed more than 800 water and wastewater projects that have included on-call water and wastewater engineering services, water master planning, funding assistance, infrastructure improvements, water treatment process modeling, and regulatory support. In addition, in this same time frame, our Colorado staff has completed more than 400 stormwater projects, including water quantity and quality management plans, floodplain modeling and FEMA LOMC’s, and design of stormwater conveyance systems, detention ponds, water quality ponds, and channel and stream reclamation projects.

Douglas County: 

For Douglas County to stay the great place we know and love, quality of life requires the County Commissioners’ focus on the high quality of our land, air, and water, protecting our wildlife by protecting their habitat and being responsible stewards of our history and heritage. 

Aurora Water:

Aurora Water’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services.
We serve more than 400,000 residents in Aurora — a large, rapidly growing city not located near major water sources. Because of this, Aurora has always had to think ahead. We've always had to be creative, pioneering and forward-thinking in our efforts to meet our community’s water needs. 

Today, Aurora Water:

• Holds water rights in three river basins: the Colorado, Arkansas and South Platte 

• Stores water in 12 reservoirs and lakes 

• Transports water from up to 150 miles away, using an extensive network of pipes, tunnels and pump stations 

• Stewards our resources and develops critical water systems by collaborating with key partners

Barr Milton Watershed Association: 

The mission of the BMW Association is to encourage cooperation, involvement, and awareness by interested parties in collaborative efforts to improve the water quality of Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir. The vision of the BMW Association is to maintain appropriate water quality in Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir through the continuous implementation of a collaboratively-developed watershed management plan. Clear communication to all watershed stakeholders will be a major attribute.

Castle Rock Water:

In 1893, with 2.5 miles of wooden pipeline, a few water mains and one reservoir, Castle Rock Water began its first service to just a few hundred people. Thus, began the town’s commitment to delivering residents this vital and important natural resource. Over a century later, Castle Rock Water is an industry leader, providing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a growing Colorado town of more than 87,000 residents. Castle Rock Water’s mission is to provide the community with exceptional service that protects public health and balances social, environmental and fiscal responsibilities in a sustainable manner.

City of Castle Pines:

Castle Pines is a thriving Colorado community just south of Denver in Douglas County. Incorporated in 2008, the City is home to roughly 16,000 residents and growing. We’re business and family-friendly, and have access to amazing Colorado recreation opportunities, excellent schools, and world-class new development opportunities.

City and County of Denver:

TThe goals of Denver’s Stormwater Education and Outreach Program are to:

• Improve water quality through education and outreach activities, and,

• Meet, and often exceed, all applicable requirements within Denver’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).

Rooted in the federal Clean Water Act, the City & County of Denver operates Colorado’s only ‘large’ MS4. A required component of an MS4 program is education and outreach. Denver focuses its program on targeted outreach activities promoting water quality awareness and potential behavior changes necessary for improvement. We endeavor to advance the water literacy of private citizens and businesses operating within Denver’s urban watersheds. Healthy water and healthy

City of Greenwood Village:

The City of Greenwood Village encompasses 8.3 square miles immediately south of Denver in Arapahoe County. First incorporated as a town in 1950, the City received its home rule charter in 1968. Home to nearly 16,000 residents, Greenwood Village has developed from a primarily rural community into a vibrant blend of residential and commercial areas, including nationally renowned business centers and family-friendly neighborhoods.

ERO Resources: 

ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) has consulted on environmental planning and permitting projects throughout the Inter-mountain West since 1981 and is a recognized leader in natural and cultural resource evaluation, open space and trail planning, geosciences, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. As a company, it is our mission to provide objective, practical, and defensible environmental services and solutions for our clients, and to conduct our services with the highest degree of integrity, quality, and professionalism. Additionally, ERO holds Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Small Business Entity (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications. Our scientists' proven technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and problem-solving skills enable us to provide cost-effective and creative solutions for our client’s and we see every project as an opportunity to earn our client's trust by rendering quality services and delivering high-quality project deliverables.  

Jacobs:

Our expertise across the water cycle provides our clients with comprehensive water solutions – from water supplies and treatment, to flood resilience, water resource recovery, reuse, and conveyance – we protect communities, industries, and the environment, giving them sustainable water resources to thrive.

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Loewen Engineering:

Loewen Engineering, Inc. was founded in 2018. Our services include, but are not limited to stream restoration design, floodplain permitting, permanent and temporary stormwater quality design, civil site design for private and public development, and construction support. Our firm is locally based in Centennial, Colorado, and serves the Denver metro and surrounding areas.  

City of Lone Tree:

Located in the South Metro Denver region, Lone Tree is a premier Colorado community connected by great neighborhoods, vibrant public spaces, a beautiful natural environment, and thriving businesses. With low tax rates, a business-friendly environment, a highly educated workforce, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains, Lone Tree is a great place to live, work and play.

The City of Lone Tree is ideally situated at the crossroads of I-25 and C-470, which provides high visibility and easy access for our businesses. It is home to five RTD light rail stations, each with unique transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities. The City has multiple retail, healthcare and class A office projects, and is home to a workforce of over 25,000.

Mile High Flood District: 

The Mile High Flood District is a special district serving the seven-county greater Denver/Boulder metro area, dedicated to protecting people, property, and our environment through preservation, mitigation, and education. Established in 1969 in response to the 1965 South Platte River Flood, MHFD works closely with local governments to offer comprehensive flood management services, including early flood threat detection, floodplain mapping, stream restoration and preservation, and stormwater management. Through its various programs and initiatives, MHFD aims to enhance community resilience to flooding while promoting sustainable watershed management practices.

Pawnee Buttes Seed:

At Pawnee Buttes Seed, we sell more than just seed. We also provide the guidance to help you get the right seed for your need. We specialize in seed for pasture, reclamation, turf, and CRP, but we offer much more. Browse the links above for our most popular varieties. We sell seed for more than 500 species and not all are listed on our website. If you are looking for something specific, please contact us. No order is too big or too small! We can provide you with the right amount of seed whether you’re planting a small yard or several hundred acres.

Pinyon Environmental:

Over the past 30 years, Pinyon Environmental, Inc., has grown from a one-woman outfit to a thriving, 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm that provides demonstrated environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in both the private and public sectors. Pinyon has a strong local presence and has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation of “Trusted Advisor”. We have a diverse staff of planners, engineers, scientists, landscape architects, and technical specialists who closely coordinate to deliver sustainable and resilient projects that consider client and stakeholder objectives, regulatory requirements, environmental health, wildlife movement, ecological function, and unique site features.  Our team has comprehensive expertise and understanding of Colorado watersheds, stream form and function, aquatic habitat improvement, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, environmental permitting, and construction monitoring.

Stream Landscape Architecture + Planning:

Founded in 2010, Stream Landscape Architecture + Planning (Stream) is a Denver-based consulting firm that specializes in the planning and design of integrated high-functioning public landscapes and waterways in the Colorado / Rocky Mountain region. Stream has extensive experience in water-resource and drainage design ranging from extremely urban conditions to remote and natural areas. Our specialized expertise includes waterway planning and design, lakeshore and stream restoration (including embankment design, beach and bank stabilization, bio-engineering, and grade control structures), green stormwater infrastructure design (water quality and integrated stormwater management), park & open space area design, trails and multi-modal circulation design, and site development design. Stream integrates excellent technical skills with a fundamental understanding of user experience, local ecology, and aesthetics to develop thoughtful, resilient, and sustainable solutions that enhance public and natural realms. In short, Stream seeks out and thrives on challenging infrastructure projects that comingle human experiences with exceptional technical functionality. Our work has won numerous awards and has been recognized by prominent professional associations including the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM), the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the American Planning Association (APA).

Stream's Professional Design services include:

• Master planning and site planning

• Green infrastructure and water-quality

• Drainage and integrated stormwater management

• Urban-area design and site development

• High-function streetscapes and plazas

• Parks, recreation, and open-space facilities

• Waterway and lakeshore bank stabilization and enhancement 

Valerian llc:

Valerian is a WBE/DBE/SBE certified landscape architecture, planning, and irrigation design firm established in Colorado in 1990. Through a blend of science and art, we design restorative landscapes that encourage people to engage with the physical environment. Our portfolio reflects the variety and depth of our experience with projects including parks and open space, stream corridor reclamation, green infrastructure, and neighborhood design and planning.

Wright Water Engineers:

Founded in 1961, Wright Water Engineers, Inc. is a full-service water resources consulting firm with offices in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Durango, Colorado. Employee-owned and operated, WWE specializes in stormwater quality and quantity; water and wastewater planning and infrastructure; water rights; watershed science; environmental permitting; sustainability; and more. Our staff of approximately 45 people includes senior-level engineers, hydrologists, designers, biologists, chemists, geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists working in the Cherry Creek basin and throughout the Front Range. WWE thanks our wonderful clients for making us a part of many important projects.  

Arapahoe County Open Spaces:

Arapahoe County Open Spaces “works to preserve natural heritage areas, enhance neighborhood and regional parks and build and maintain trails.

Arapahoe County residents enjoy an open space system that offers nearby places to recreate, experience nature and get exercise. County open spaces, parks and trails:

• Promote healthy lifestyles, recreation, outdoor activities and exploration

• Protect the natural environment and contribute to the ecological health of wildlife and native plant species

• Protect floodplains and enhance water and air quality

• Conserve ranches and agricultural land for food production and wildlife habitat

• Preserve heritage and history

• Attract businesses, visitors, new residents and community investment

CORVUS Environmental Consulting:

CORVUS provides expert ecological consulting services related to the full life cycle of a project: from identifying potential natural resource constraints, field studies and data collection, agency scoping and coordination, compliance strategy and reporting, mitigation design, construction oversight, to post-construction monitoring and reporting. 

Lutris Marine:

Lutris Marine is a Denver-based company that develops and operates autonomous underwater drones to map, inspect, and monitor lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

Matrix Design Group:

Matrix is a nationally recognized, award-winning firm delivering engineering, planning, ecological, environmental, design, construction, program management, and consulting services across varied industries through creative teamwork and our trademark excellence by design.

Naranjo Civil Constructors:

Naranjo Civil Constructors is a Colorado-based heavy civil contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and environmental restoration projects. Specializing in river and stream restoration, flood control, stormwater management, and water quality improvements, Naranjo partners with public agencies, municipalities, and engineering teams to build resilient infrastructure that protects communities and enhances Colorado’s waterways. Through a collaborative, solutions-driven approach, Naranjo is committed to delivering projects that create lasting value for our communities and environment.

Parker Water & Sanitation District:

Established in 1962, Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD) is a water and wastewater utility located in the southeastern Denver-Metro area in Parker, Colorado. Our vision is to sustain life for our community by providing a growing population with secure, long-term, and high-quality water and wastewater service. Supported primarily by water and wastewater rates and new tap fees, we are a non-profit public agency. Since beginning operations more than 60 years ago, the population of Parker and its surrounding area have grown exponentially - with a current population of around 60,000 people. PWSD currently serves approximately 20,110 accounts and anticipates serving 35,000 by 2040, when we reach build-out.

RG and Associates:

Building Communities through Creative Planning and Innovative Design. 

Since our beginnings in 1986, our highly experienced staff has provided interim, temporary, or permanent assistance with professional engineering, planning, construction administration and building inspection services to: 

• Cities

• Counties

• Towns

• Water and Sanitation Districts

• Metropolitan Districts

Our mission centers on responsiveness, outstanding customer service and providing high-quality solutions to meet the vision and budget of each of our clients.

SPLASH:

SPLASH is a Co-operative of towns, cities, and local stormwater agencies within Arapahoe County who share a commitment to protect water quality and educate the public on simple ways to reduce stormwater pollution and its impact on local bodies of water.

Town of Parker: 

Located 20 miles south of Denver and home to more than 67,000 residents, the Town of Parker offers the perfect balance of a full-service community with a hometown feel. A community that is highly rated for safety, Parker provides an unmatched quality of life, spectacular parks and recreation amenities, a great business mix, world-class cultural facilities, and a wide variety of community events. To learn more about Parker, visit ParkerCO.gov or follow @TownOfParkerCO on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube).