CMU Water Center receives $300K grant from Colorado River District
Summary
The Colorado River District has awarded a $300,000 grant to Colorado Mesa Universitys Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center.CMU will match the grant with an additional $300,000 investment to support the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Centers growth over the next three years. That growth includes hiring an executive director and developing a long-term strategic plan for the organization, which is focused on water policy, research and education across the Western Slope.At CMU, we take pride in being a voice for western Colorado, and we see the Water Center as central to that mission, said Colorado Mesa University President John Marshall in a school statement. This grant and matching investment will support expansion, more hands-on research opportunities for students and faculty, industry partnerships and policy development.Supporting the CMU Water Center is an investment in the expertise and leadership needed to secure western Colorados water future, said Colorado River District General Manager Andy Mueller. CMU has long been a trusted leader in West Slope education and data-informed research. This partnership empowers local knowledge and innovation to shape durable water solutions for generations to come.