Watershed Summit 2025

The Watershed Summit, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition. Each June stakeholders gather to discuss current and future water challenges and opportunities facing the state. Shed ’25 will be a fully in-person event at Denver Botanic Gardens, concluding with the ever-popular happy hour event. A special add-on morning event will feature a panel and discussion on One Water.
Friday, June 20
- 9 a.m.-noon – One Water (optional add-on event)
- 1-5 p.m. – Watershed Summit
- 5 p.m. – Happy hour
Tickets: $60
Registration includes access to the Watershed Summit, happy hour (food and beverage) and entrance to Denver Botanic Gardens on June 20, 2024 – enter early or stay late!
Add-on options:
- One Water Day 2025: $25
- Boxed lunch: $25
9 a.m. to noon: Join representatives from Denver and other Front Range communities for an engaging discussion of one water planning, management and collaboration strategies. Attendees will learn about the benefits of integrated water management and inter-organizational collaboration from separate utilities implementing a one water management philosophy.
Pick up anytime from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Pre-order a boxed picnic lunch to pick up after the optional One Water add-on event and/or before the Watershed Summit. Grab-and-go to enjoy in the Gardens!
This event is produced through a collaborative partnership between the One World One Water Center (a joint initiative of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens), Aurora Water, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Denver Water and Resource Central. For the second consecutive year, the Watershed Summit is proud to partner with Denver One Water Leaders to present an add-on session on One Water management.
Student and intern registration is free! To learn more about complimentary student/intern registration or for any other questions, please email us.
A detailed agenda will be emailed two days prior to the conference.