Water · Land · Agriculture · Geospatial

Water Resources & Floodplain Engineering for Western Colorado.

Serving the Roaring Fork Valley from Glenwood Springs to Aspen with practical, affordable engineering and geospatial solutions — floodplain permitting, hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, debris flow studies, irrigation & ditch systems, and GIS-based water management.

Who We Help
Developers Agricultural Producers Municipalities Ditch & Irrigation Companies Landowners
Who We Are

Specialized engineering & geospatial consulting for the Mountain West.

Clearwater Resources is an owner-operated firm focused on hydrology, hydraulics, agricultural water systems, floodplain analysis, and GIS-based infrastructure management — across Colorado and the Mountain West.

Water Resources

Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for rivers, drainage systems, and rural water infrastructure.

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Land Development

Hydrology, hydraulics, and permitting support for development projects in flood-prone and mountainous environments.

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Agricultural Systems

Engineering and GIS-based water management for irrigation systems, ditch companies, and NRCS conservation programs.

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Geospatial

Spatial data, mapping, and GIS systems that support better decisions.

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How We Work

A straightforward process, built to deliver.

01

Assess

We start by understanding the site, the system, and the regulatory context — no assumptions.

02

Plan

We develop practical, defensible solutions aligned with your timeline and budget.

03

Implement

We support execution with engineering design, permitting, and long-term monitoring.

Featured Services

What clients ask for most.

Floodplain Permitting

CLOMR/LOMR support, no-rise certifications, and FEMA floodplain analysis across Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle Counties.

HEC-RAS Modeling

1D and 2D hydraulic modeling for bridge crossings, floodplains, and river systems in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Debris Flow Studies

Post-wildfire hazard evaluations, debris inundation mapping, and sediment transport analysis for mountain developments.

Ditch Company GIS

Centralized mapping, water accounting, and operational tracking for irrigation districts and ditch companies.

NRCS TSP Services

Technical planning approved across multiple conservation practice codes for irrigation and water management.

Well Testing

Pump testing, recovery analysis, and groundwater evaluations for landowners and development projects.

Why Clearwater Resources

Built differently — on purpose.

01

Owner-Operated

You work directly with the engineer. No bureaucracy, no handoffs, no junior staff doing the technical work.

02

Specialized & Technical

Deep focus on floodplain, hydraulic, and agricultural water systems — backed by HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS Pro.

03

Responsive & Local

Based in the Roaring Fork Valley. Fast turnaround, clear communication, and on-the-ground familiarity with Western Colorado.

04

Practical & Efficient

Lower overhead than large consulting firms — without sacrificing technical rigor or defensible documentation.

Let's Talk

Let's discuss your project.

Whether you're in planning, permitting, or implementation — we'll help you move forward with clarity.

About CWR

Specialized engineering, responsive by design.

Clearwater Resources is an owner-operated engineering and geospatial consulting practice — focused on water, floodplain, and agricultural systems throughout Western Colorado.

Company Overview

Clearwater Resources is an owner-operated engineering and geospatial consulting practice focused on water resources, floodplain analysis, agricultural water systems, and hydrologic modeling throughout Western Colorado.

By operating as a focused independent practice, CWR is able to provide responsive communication, practical solutions, and cost-effective engineering services without the overhead associated with larger consulting firms.

CWR combines technical engineering expertise with advanced GIS and hydraulic modeling tools to support projects involving floodplains, drainage systems, river hydraulics, irrigation infrastructure, and water management systems.

Based in the Roaring Fork Valley, CWR serves clients from Glenwood Springs to Aspen and throughout the surrounding mountain communities.

Mission

To provide practical, innovative, and data-driven solutions for water, land, and infrastructure systems.

Core Values

  • Technical Excellence — engineering solutions grounded in sound science and real-world experience.
  • Practical Solutions — focused on realistic implementation and long-term functionality.
  • Stewardship — supporting responsible management of water and land resources.
  • Innovation — combining engineering with GIS and data-driven tools to improve decision-making.

Technical Capabilities

CWR delivers projects using industry-standard modeling and design platforms — including HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, ArcGIS Pro, and Civil 3D — paired with NRCS Technical Service Provider certifications and FEMA floodplain analysis experience.

  • HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
  • FEMA floodplain analysis (CLOMR/LOMR, no-rise)
  • ArcGIS Pro geospatial systems & web GIS
  • NRCS TSP capabilities across irrigation, drainage, and conveyance practices
  • Civil 3D drainage and grading design
Services

Four practice areas. One responsive team.

Specialized engineering and geospatial services across Western Colorado — built around floodplain analysis, hydraulic modeling, agricultural water systems, and GIS-based infrastructure management. Each card below leads to its full service list and technical details.

Water Resources

Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering for rivers, drainage systems, flood studies, and rural water infrastructure — practical, technically sound solutions for small communities, infrastructure owners, and water organizations.

  • HEC-HMS Hydrologic Modeling
  • HEC-RAS 1D/2D Modeling
  • Small Dams & Reservoirs
  • Canals & Diversion Systems
  • Rural Drainage Systems
  • Flow Monitoring & Water Data

Land Development

Hydrology, hydraulics, and permitting support for development projects in flood-prone and mountainous environments — helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while designing practical, resilient infrastructure.

  • Floodplain Permitting
  • Drainage Studies
  • Debris Flow Studies
  • Fluvial Hazard Assessments
  • Bridge & Culvert Analysis
  • Well Testing

Agricultural Systems

Engineering and GIS-based water management for irrigation systems, ditch companies, and NRCS conservation programs — combining field inventories, hydraulic evaluations, and geospatial systems.

  • NRCS TSP Services
  • Irrigation Evaluations
  • Ditch Company GIS Systems
  • Water Budget Analysis
  • Seepage Analysis
  • Canal Inventories

Geospatial

Spatial data, mapping, and GIS-based system development that turns complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

  • Data Management
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Cartography & Visualization
  • Web GIS & Dashboards
  • Field Data Collection
  • Asset Mapping
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Water Resources

Hydrologic & hydraulic engineering for rivers, drainage, and rural water systems.

CWR provides hydrologic and hydraulic engineering services for rivers, drainage systems, flood studies, and rural water infrastructure. The division specializes in practical, technically sound solutions for small communities, infrastructure owners, and water organizations throughout Western Colorado.

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Land Development

Hydrology, hydraulics, and permitting for mountain & floodplain development.

CWR provides hydrology, hydraulics, and permitting support for land development projects located within complex floodplain and mountainous environments. The division focuses on helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while designing practical and resilient infrastructure systems.

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Agricultural Systems

Engineering & GIS-based water management for agriculture.

CWR supports agricultural producers, irrigation systems, ditch companies, and conservation projects through engineering analysis and GIS-based water management tools. The division combines field inventories, hydraulic evaluations, and geospatial systems to help organizations better understand and manage water distribution infrastructure.

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Software Platform Beta · Invite Only

DitchWorks — a modern operations platform for ditch and irrigation companies.

DitchWorks is CWR's purpose-built web platform for managing irrigation infrastructure. It combines GIS mapping, water budgeting, and field measurement workflows in a single tool — so ditch managers can see their whole system, track daily deliveries, and identify losses with confidence.

Currently in private beta with a Roaring Fork Valley ditch company. Onboarding additional pilot companies in 2026.

  • Full GIS inventory of diversions, turnouts, headgates, users, and ditches
  • Volume-based water budgeting in acre-feet over any simulation period
  • Field-friendly gage readings — Parshall, Cipoletti, rated section, or staff
  • Back-solved seepage calibration from real flow measurements
  • Shapefile import & export — works with your existing data
  • Browser-based — no installs, works on any device with internet
Open DitchWorks
What it does

  • Map your system

    Build a complete inventory of every diversion, structure, turnout, user, and ditch on an interactive map.

  • Run the water budget

    Set diversion and turnout flows, run a 24-hour budget, and see exactly where every drop of water goes.

  • Calibrate with real data

    Enter gage readings from the field and let DitchWorks back-solve seepage rates for each section of canal.

  • Find the losses

    Track where water is being lost to seepage, evaporation, or unaccounted tailwater — section by section.

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Geospatial

Spatial data, mapping, and GIS systems that support better decisions.

The Geospatial practice transforms complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that improve decision-making, planning, and long-term system management. Geospatial services are delivered as standalone projects and as an integrated component of CWR's broader work.

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Services Include

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    Projects

    Selected work, across disciplines.

    Featured projects organized by division — floodplain & drainage, river & hydraulic modeling, agricultural water systems, and GIS infrastructure systems. A curated set of case studies is in development.

    Coming Soon

    Case studies are in development.

    In the meantime, reach out to discuss specific experience relevant to your project. We're happy to walk through past work in detail.

    Contact

    Let's discuss your project.

    Tell us about your project — we'll respond within one business day.

    Get in touch

    Email
    hello@clearwaterresources.com
    Phone
    (555) 555-0120
    Service Area
    Roaring Fork Valley
    Glenwood Springs to Aspen — and throughout Western Colorado & the Mountain West