Colorado Water Fellows at the
One World One Water Center

The Colorado Water Fellows at the OWOW Center is a branch of the Colorado Water Center‘s Colorado Water Fellows Program.  In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Colorado Water Fellows program was held at Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Denver, Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado Mesa University, and Fort Lewis College. 

This academic-year-long program is designed to prepare the next generation of water leaders from historically excluded and marginalized communities for careers in the water field. The Colorado Water Fellows Program provides career opportunities, including attendance at water conferences, field trips, and monthly meetings that delve into critical topics such as water law, water equity and justice, water careers, Tribal perspectives, and one water approaches that include graywater, stormwater, and recycled water. The emphasis on a holistic, interdisciplinary understanding of water-related issues prepares the Colorado Water Fellows to navigate the complexities of the field.

Expectations and Commitment: 

• Fellows must attend once a month meetings/activities
• Fellows must attend 3 water conferences
• Fellows have the option to participate in two field trips
• Fellows are invited to the annual Watershed Summit in June

The Colorado Water Fellows Program is a majority in-person program; Fellows must attend monthly meetings, conferences, and field trips in person. The Colorado Water Fellows at the One World One Water Center program is available to MSU Denver undergraduate students who are interested in a career in water. 

Why join?

• Receive a $1000 stipend to participate
• Attend water conferences for FREE
• Connect with water experts through monthly meetings, networking opportunities, field trips, internships, and job opportunities.
• Be part of the growing Colorado Water Fellows community