An initiative of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder

Apply now for The Water Desk’s Rio Grande journalist training and workshop

The Water Desk is excited to announce an in-person training and workshop for journalists interested in covering the Rio Grande watershed. The Rio Grande faces significant challenges: climate change, aridification,...

“Thirst Gap” Podcast, Hosted By The Water Desk’s Luke Runyon, Garners Journalism Awards

The series follows the length of the Colorado River from its headwaters in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to its delta in northern Mexico, highlighting the communities and individuals grappling with water scarcity along the way. 

Reporter’s Notebook: The making of “The Gen Z Water Dealmaker,” a podcast about the...

https://vimeo.com/948851769 The Colorado River is in the midst of one of the worst water crises in recorded history. Climate change and overuse are taking a significant toll. Leaders from seven...

Join us for a webinar on new Colorado River podcast

Reporter's notebook: the making of "The Gen Z Water Dealmaker," a podcast about Colorado River negotiations

Luke Runyon joins The Water Desk as our new co-director

For the past 12 years, Luke has been a journalist at NPR stations, reporting and editing stories on the West’s environmental issues.

Water Desk supports journalism in New Mexico and Rio Grande Basin

The Water Desk is excited to announce the recipients of new grants to support water journalism connected to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.

Water Desk offers support for coverage of New Mexico and Rio Grande water issues

The Water Desk is offering support to journalists and media outlets covering water issues related to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.

Water Desk supports journalists covering the Colorado River Basin

The Water Desk is excited to announce the recipients of new grants to support water journalism connected to the Colorado River Basin.

Water Desk offers support for coverage of Colorado River Basin

The Water Desk is now accepting applications for grants to support media outlets and individual journalists.

Water Desk supports journalists covering New Mexico and Rio Grande

The Water Desk is excited to announce new grants to support water journalism connected to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.