# The Water Desk

- **Website:** <https://waterdesk.org>
- **Primary alias:** `waterdesk.org`

## Description

The Water Desk is an innovative initiative based at the University of Colorado Boulder, focused on enhancing the depth and impact of journalism surrounding Western water issues. Launched in April 2019, it aims to address the complex challenges posed by climate change and growing populations that affect the Colorado River and the broader water landscape, crucial for the livelihoods of 40 million people and a $1.4 trillion economy.

The Water Desk actively collaborates with journalists and media outlets, providing essential support through funding, training, and resources to improve water-related coverage. It produces original journalism and offers a rich multimedia library filled with photos, videos, and data visualizations, all aimed at educating and engaging the public.

Additionally, the initiative plays a vital role in educating the next generation of water journalists and fostering community involvement through various programs. With a commitment to editorial independence and ethical journalism, The Water Desk is dedicated to illuminating critical water issues in the West, ensuring informed discourse and sustainable solutions.

## Industries

- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- ⚖️ Law and Government

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/thewaterdesk)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/waterdesk)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPPTgOHL4/w/502/h/162/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1743360125478)
- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPPTgOHL4/w/361/h/361/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1743360125905)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boston Blue | #3986ac | accent |
| Deep Cerulean | #007bb6 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPPTgOHL4/w/1500/h/500/idNCQV13JN.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1743360125744)

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