By Shannon Lukens.
Governor Polis visited Routt and Moffat counties Tuesday.
He was here as part of the 2025 Water Congress at the Steamboat Grand. It’s the 67th year for the Water Congress. This year, 520 registered participants are attending and working to protect and improve Colorado’s resources.
“Working together is just how we get things done. Our shared efforts will always protect the water that supports our economy, our farmers, our ranchers, homes. Together we can secure a water future and achieve a sustainable level and affordable Colorado, now and for generations to come. Thank you.”
Governor Polis told the Water Congress, “The work is not done and now, more than ever, we must take charge of our water future.”
He thanked those at the federal level, including Senator John Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet, and Congressman Joe Neguse, who were also there and spoke on a panel. Gov. Polis thanked them for “fighting for the future of water here in Colorado.”
Governor Polis stopped at Strawberry Park Elementary and Steamboat Springs Middle School on the first day of school.
He visited Hayden to talk about the Geothermal Energy Grant Program, of which the Town of Hayden is a recipient.
Courtesy photo.
He next stopped at Hayden Fresh Farms and met with the Townsends for a tour.
“Farmers and ranchers are the heartbeat of the Yampa Valley, providing community, comfort and fresh produce to Coloradans. It is always great to get out and meet our farmers and producers who power Colorado’s nation-leading agriculture industry,” said Governor Polis.
Courtesy photo.
Gov. Polis then visited Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Company in Craig, a 20,000-acre family-owned and operated cattle ranch and meat processing plant that was established in 2011.
Also at the Water Congress, Governor Polis spoke of defending Colorado’s water rights.
He spoke of a new website called ColoradoRiver.com that just launched. It’s to serve as an educational hub with maps, snowpack and flow data, and policy discussions, and all managed in Colorado.
“Today I announced the launch of coloradoriver.com, an official source for information on our namesake river,” said Governor Polis. “It was great to be back at the Colorado Water Congress. This is a great forum for leaders in water conservation to come together and bring forward innovative pathways to protecting and managing Colorado’s precious natural resources that support our strong agricultural sector and support livelihoods across the state.”