Image of Bear Creek with volunteers along the banks. Overlaid is text that says "Water"

WATER QUALITY AND CONSERVATION

 

Groundwork Denver has many programs and projects focused on improving water quality in our creeks and rivers, increasing access to water recreation, and working with residents to conserve drinking water.

Groundwork Denver has worked in the Lower Bear Creek Watershed for over a decade, participating in regular water quality testing and collaborating on implementing the Bear Creek Watershed Plan. More information about our efforts and ways to get involved can be found on our Water Quality page.

Our water conservation efforts are focused on working with residents to install rain barrels, rain gardens, and graywater irrigation systems. More information about these programs can be found on our Water Conservation page.

For more information, email water@groundworkcolorado.org.

A young person in a Groundwork Denver shirt sits on the bank of Bear Creek taking measurement of contamination levels.
Someone tilts a rain barrel that is blue with a Groundwork Denver logo on the side.
Volunteers wearing waders stand in Lower Bear Creek and smile at the camera.

Last updated 2026