Colorado Division of Water Resources

08/12/2025

Effective 8/6/25, House Bill 25-1014 changed the expiration process on non-exempt and large capacity well permits. House Bill 25-1165 provided updates to the Board of Examiners, Geothermal Notifications and established a new Registration Process for Prior Geothermal Operations. Visit the Latest News for more information.

Effective 8/6/25, House Bill 25-1014 changed the expiration process on non-exempt and large capacity well permits. House Bill 25-1165 provided updates to the Board of Examiners, Geothermal Notifications and established a new Registration Process for Prior Geothermal Operations. Click the headline to...

07/23/2024

Come work with us! Check out these great opportunities with DWR at our job portal.
Water Commissioner - Mesa County (Closes 7/29/2024)
Hydrographer - Pueblo (Closes 8/1/2024)
Water Resources Engineer - Mesa County (Closes 8/4/2024)
Groundwater Commissioner, - Canon City (Closes 8/5/2024)

05/07/2024

We have several great career opportunities open right now throughout the state! Check them out on our job portal today!

Deputy Water Commissioner - La Junta (Closes 5/8/24)
Engineer-In-Training - Denver (Closes 5/13/24)
Water Data Analyst - Pueblo (Closes 5/12/24)
Deputy Water Commissioner - Delta Co. (Closes 5/14/24)
Augmentation Plan Coordinator - Garfield Co. (Closes 5/15/24)
Deputy Water Commissioner - Chaffee Co. (Closes 5/19/24)
Pond Data Manager (Temp) - Pueblo (continuous until filled)
Compliance Field Inspector (Temp) - Pueblo (continuous until filled)
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado?keywords=dwr

03/26/2024

The Division 3 Engineer of the Colorado Division of Water Resources has announced that the irrigation season will begin on April 1, 2024 for surface and groundwater irrigation structures for all areas of the San Luis Valley.

This announcement is to comply with the State Engineer’s Rules and Regulations regarding the setting of an irrigation season in Division 3. If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Water Resources at 719-589-6683.

03/25/2024

Governor’s Office Appoints Jason Ullmann as State Engineer

Jason brings over 20 years of experience in water resources engineering, 14 years of which have been at DWR, most recently as the Deputy State Engineer. Before his time with DWR, he gained valuable experience in water resources management as a City Engineer for the City of Montrose and as a consulting engineer for various ditch and reservoir companies throughout Colorado. “I congratulate Jason as he steps into this new role. Jason brings years of experience in water management, from working with water users in the orchards and fields of the Western Slope to leading on interstate water issues like the Colorado River. At a time when the stakes are higher than ever before on water, I look forward to his contributions and leadership as our State Engineer and know his expertise will help protect Colorado’s precious water resources,” said Governor Jared Polis. See the full article here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-and-dnr-director-gibbs-announce-jason-ullmann-next-colorado-state-engineer

08/23/2023

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer-in-Training II in our Denver Office! Work from home options, flex-schedule, cool downtown location, awesome benefits, plus GREAT co-workers (if I do say so myself...!!). Get your application in soon, this job announcement closes on August 30th, which is just around the corner.

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people ...

06/20/2023

Colorado Division of Water Resource proudly presents:

WATER! An Education for Home Buyers

A Emmy-award winning (heh heh) short video for Real Estate agents and home buyers to get the skinny on water when buying a home.

05/31/2023

Despite being one of the wettest Mays on record for the Denver region, Baca County in SE Colorado is still experiencing the highest level of extreme drought. Normally, late May is the start of harvest season for the winter wheat that gets planted in the fall, but so far this year many fields remain dust and dirt.

While the Denver metro area experiences a near record wet May, exceptional drought conditions still exist a few hours away.

04/27/2023

Arkansas River Basin Division Engineer, Rachel Zancanella gives the keynote talk to a packed house at the Arkansas River Basin Water Forum Wednesday.

03/23/2023

DWR's Division 2 in the Arkansas River Basin is hiring a Deputy Water Commissioner! This is a great opportunity to work in Colorado's Rocky Ford area with a group of people passionate for water resources. Hurry and apply, the job posting closes on the 27th! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3919688-0/dwr-deputy-water-commissioner-epsa-ii-closing-date-extended

02/06/2023

Are you interested in a Records Management and Supervisory Position in Electronic Content Management?

If so, please check out this Remote/Hybrid Position that DWR is for, which provides Program Management for the Records Team in the Denver Office. This position guides and supports the Records Team and DWR as a whole on digitizing paper records. It provides training on our data tools and content management system (both internal and public), and responds to public inquiries including CORA requests for information.

For more information and to apply click on the link to the governmentjobs site!

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people ...