WHO ARE WE?
A unique partnership
Raise the River is a unique partnership of six U.S. and Mexican non-governmental organizations committed to restoring the Colorado River Delta.
Founded in 2012, the Raise the River coalition is a unique partnership of six non-governmental organizations from the United States and Mexico. We are committed to revitalizing the Colorado River Delta through initiatives that promote environmental restoration, benefiting both human communities and the delta’s wildlife.
We operate based on the principles of accountability, transparency, and sustainability as pillars of a successful partnership.
OUR GOAL
To breathe life back into the Delta
Raise the River’s primary goal is to bring water and life back to the Colorado River Delta, and in doing so, create a model for future transnational river restoration efforts throughout the world. In meeting our goal, we will rebuild the habitats that support local communities and wildlife.
The Delta is the most broken reach of the Colorado. If we can fix the Delta, we can demonstrate that no place is beyond hope.
We met our original goal to raise $10 million by 2017 — which we accomplished by December 2016. The money was used to conduct essential restoration work, such as putting native trees in the ground, and to acquire water rights dedicated to supporting the restored areas in the Delta. In meeting our goal, we proved that we can rebuild the habitats that support local communities and wildlife. Since then, we have raised over $30 million to continue the work of restoring and reviving the Colorado River Delta.
We envision a future where the Colorado River Delta flourishes once again, revitalizing not only its ecosystem but also community relationships and engagement. This rebirth will drive sustainable, long-term management of the river, ensuring its health and vitality for generations to come.
Help us breathe life back into the Delta and let’s watch it grow.
Join us in rewriting history. Let’s raise the river.
