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The Water Center at CMU accepts tax-deductible donations through the Colorado Mesa University Foundation, a 501(c)3. In addition to supporting greater understanding of Upper Colorado River Basin water issues, benefits include public recognition and discounts to Water Center events.

Options for supporting the Water Center

Help spread awareness of Upper Colorado River Basin water issues

Schedule a presentation for your civic organization, write an article for the Water Center's weekly newspaper column, sign people up for our monthly e-newsletter or suggest another way to help. Call 970-248-1968 or email [email protected] to discuss details.

Sponsor an Activity

Sponsoring an activity will provide your organization with additional exposure in the water community, such as the annual Upper Colorado River Basin Water Forum or Water Course.  If you are interested in sponsoring an activity, email [email protected] or call 970-248-1968.

Provide Foundational Support

You can provide foundational support for Water Center operations through a simple donation. Donations are managed by the Colorado Mesa University Foundation, and are tax deductible. The support & benefit levels described below reflect flows at key points in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Benefits continue for one year from the date the donation is received.

  • Lake Powell - $2,500

Recognition in e-newsletter each month; logo and link on website; discounted entry for staff and board members for Water Center events.

  • Cataract Canyon - $1,000

Recognition in e-newsletter each month; link on website; discounted entry for staff and board members for Water Center events.

  • Echo Park - $500

Recognition in e-newsletter once/ year; listed on website; discounted entry for staff and board members to Water Center events.

  • Shoshone - $250

Recognition in e-newsletter once/ year; listed on website; discounted entry for staff to Water Center events.

  • Four Corners - $100

Recognition in e-newsletter once/ year; discounted entry for up to three people for Water Center events.

  • La Poudre Pass (Colorado River Headwaters) - $35

Discounted entry for one person for Water Center events.

To donate via credit card:

Click here

OR Call 970-248-1410 and specify that you'd like to make a donation to the Water Center.

To donate via check:

1) Make out the check to:

"Colorado Mesa University Foundation"

2) Put "Water Center" in the memo line.

3) Mail to:

Water Center

Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501