Northern Water is a public agency created in 1937 to contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to build the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, which collects water on the West Slope and delivers it to the East Slope through a 13-mile tunnel that runs underneath Rocky Mountain National Park. Northern Water’s boundaries encompass portions of eight counties, 615,000 irrigated acres and a population of more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.northernwater.org.

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Northern Water

Northern Water's headquarters in Berthoud, United States

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The Water Resources and Environmental Team at Northern Water is responsible for managing water efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and environmental data programs. This team plays a crucial role in monitoring and ensuring water quality, conducting ecological assessments, and implementing projects that enhance water resource management. They work to maintain the health of watersheds, improve water delivery systems, and support the agency's overall mission of providing reliable water services across its service area.

Water Resources and Environmental Team

The Operations and Maintenance team at Northern Water ensures the efficient functionality and reliability of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project infrastructure. This team is responsible for maintaining facilities and equipment, managing electrical and electronic systems, ensuring safety and emergency preparedness, overseeing real estate and security, and conducting pipeline maintenance and corrosion prevention. Their collective efforts ensure that water delivery systems operate seamlessly to serve the needs of over 1 million people and 615,000 irrigated acres across Northern Water's jurisdiction.

Operations and Maintenance

The Administration and Finance team at Northern Water oversees financial operations and administrative services, ensuring efficient resource management and financial integrity. Responsibilities include budgeting, payroll administration, financial analysis, and accounting. The team supports strategic decision-making and maintains compliance with regulatory requirements to support the agency's mission of water resource management.

Administration and Finance

The Communications Team at Northern Water is responsible for managing and disseminating information to the public and stakeholders. This includes creating digital content, coordinating events, handling media relations, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms to enhance public awareness and engagement regarding Northern Water’s projects and initiatives.

Communications Team

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team at Northern Water manages and analyzes spatial data to support water resource planning and management. They create detailed maps, provide spatial analysis, and integrate geographic data to assist in decision-making for water distribution and infrastructure. The team ensures accurate geographic data is accessible for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating efficient and effective water management across Northern Water's extensive service area.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team

The Human Resources Team at Northern Water is responsible for managing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration. They ensure compliance with labor laws, develop HR policies, and provide support and guidance to employees and management to foster a productive and positive work environment.

Northern Water

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Teams

Water Resources and Environmental Team

Operations and Maintenance

Administration and Finance

Communications Team

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team

Human Resources Team

Offices

Northern Water

Org chart

Teams

Water Resources and Environmental Team

Operations and Maintenance

Administration and Finance

Communications Team

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team

Human Resources Team

Offices

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