On May 27, 2023, ENGELWOOD, CO – South Platte Renew (SPR) announced its first-ever Water Festival. The community event will take place on June 7, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the water renewal facility located at 2900 S. Platte River Drive in Englewood, CO.
The SPR Water Festival is an event that will entertain and educate attendees of all ages. With a wide range of events and activities, the festival aims to promote water conservation, natural resource renewal, and raise awareness about Colorado’s environment. Visitors can expect:
• Free food and drinks
• Interactive booths offering valuable insights into the renewal of natural resources such as water
• Engaging games and prizes
• Guided tours around the water renewal facility and treatment processes
This family-friendly event invites the entire community to come together and celebrate the importance of water in our lives. Whether you are a resident, a student, or merely curious about environment sustainability, the SPR Water Festival is suitable for everyone.
According to Kacie Allard, SPR Deputy Director-Business Solutions, “We are excited to launch our first annual Water Festival. This event presents a unique opportunity for community members to learn about the vital work we do at SPR while having fun. We encourage everyone to join us and discover the fascinating world of water, gas, and biosolid resource renewal.”
To learn more about the event and RSVP, visit https://SouthPlatteRenewCO.gov/community-events or email [email protected].
About South Platte Renew
South Platte Renew (SPR), co-owned by the Cities of Littleton and Englewood, cleans 20 million gallons per day (MGD), making it the third-largest Publicly Owned Treatment Works in Colorado, serving 300,000 people within a 108-square mile area in the southwest Denver metro region. SPR is passionate about renewing resources for the future of Colorado by returning renewed water to the South Platte River watershed to support thriving aquatic and riparian ecosystems, recreation, downstream agriculture, drinking water, and water storage. Through the organization’s mission and vision, SPR understands the importance of stewardship and conservation to protect the most precious resource, water, which is accomplished by water renewal processes, education, outreach, advocacy, and a commitment to the environment and the community.
Visit the website at https://southplatterenewco.gov
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