Watershed Summit 2026
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 ’26 will be a fully in-person event at Denver Botanic Gardens, concluding with the ever-popular happy hour event.
Wednesday, June 17
- 1 – 5 p.m. – Watershed Summit
- 5 p.m. – Happy hour
- 10 a.m. – noon – optional add-on course (limit 20 participants)
Tickets: $60
Registration includes access to the Watershed Summit, happy hour (food and beverage), and entrance to Denver Botanic Gardens on June 17, 2026 — enter early or stay late!
Optional add-on: $25
Art Workshop: Exploring the Human Perception of Water
10 a.m. to noon: Explore how people change their perception of water in various contexts, including water in their own bodies, as a way to feel more fundamentally connected to all water that sustains life, both inside and outside bodily boundaries. Limit 20 participants.
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.
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.