Association of California Water Agencies
11/17/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/17/2025 14:27
Application Window Now Open for Colorado River Water Leaders Program
The application window is now open for the Water Education Foundation's 2026 Colorado River Water Leaders program, which will run from March through September next year.
The biennial program is patterned after the foundation's highly successful California Water Leaders program and selects rising stars from the seven states that rely on the river - California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. Tribal nations and Mexico also take part in the cohort.
During the seven-month program designed for working professionals, cohort members explore issues surrounding the iconic Southwest river, deepen their water knowledge and build leadership skills.
Acceptance to the program is highly competitive. Get a program overview and tips on applying by attending the virtual Q&A session on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) / 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time).
Applications are due by Jan. 26, 2026, no later than 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Visit the application page to find out how to apply and get more details, including tuition for the program.
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