Water management
Learn more about water management practices, from using rain barrels to managing irrigation and wells, and help protect one of Colorado’s most crucial natural resources. Explore publications from CSU Extension along with additional water‑management resources to support informed, sustainable practices across the state.

Resources
CSU Extension publications
Research
Emergency Disaster Recovery
Addressing the Impacts of Wildfire on Water Resources
Research
Crops
Agricultural Hydropower Generation
Research
Water
Bacteria in Water Wells
Research
Emergency Preparation & Response Planning
Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
Research
Small Acreage Management
Glossary of Water Terminology
Research
Crops
Irrigation Ditches and their Operation
Research
Crops
Irrigation Water Quality Criteria
Research
Small Acreage Management
Rainwater Collection in Colorado
Research
Farm & Ranch Management
Solar-powered Groundwater Pumping Systems
Feature
Small Acreage Management
Well Water Contamination Assessment
Other water management resources
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