ARWC was formed from the Arkansas Basin Roundtable, a group of water managers and stakeholders working to find solution to water-related issues in the basin. This water leadership model comes from the Colorado Water Plan, and is intended to capture diverse perspectives from those who understand locally unique water issues and how communities are impacted by watershed concerns in each basin. We are supported by the Colorado Water Conservation Board which encourages local watershed coalitions like ARWC as the most effective way for communities to prepare for and respond to watershed health concerns. Built on the local voice, we can seek out and implement solutions that make sense in our communities to problems like overstocked forests, wildfire, and water quality concerns. 
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