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Abby Burk

Senior Manager, Western Rivers Program

Abby Burk brings a lifetime of love for rivers, particularly the Colorado River and its tributaries. She promotes cultural change in water stewardship, river conservation, and policy through meaningful exchanges with local, state and federal officials, conservation organizations, and on-the-ground projects. She is committed to advancing riparian habitat and stream resiliency through advocacy and action. She is passionate about (re)connecting people to their rivers. Abby is an expert in ecological management and is an award-winning educator and river corridor diplomat, and holds a B.S. in biology and an interdisciplinary master’s degree, with ecology and hydrology concentrations. As an avid whitewater kayaker Abby enjoys time on western rivers as often as possible.

Articles by Abby Burk

Rocky Mountain National Park.
Legislative Water Priorities in 2020 for Colorado’s Rivers, Birds, and People
January 23, 2020 — Policy priorities for the 2020 Colorado legislative session.
Colorado Bets on New Funding for Water Plan
November 12, 2019 — This new funding represents a down payment on the needed $100 million annual investment.
New Colorado Governor Expresses Support for Colorado Water Plan in First State of the State
January 11, 2019 — Governor Polis to make water a priority in new administration.
With a New Governor, Water Must Remain a Top Priority in Colorado
November 14, 2018 — Birds need water. So do the people of Colorado.