Northern Colorado Water Leader Retires

Eric Wilkinson

Eric Wilkinson, one of Colorado’s most respected water leaders, has retired after 24 years of leading Northern Water, the utility that represents eight northeastern Colorado counties and manages the water supply from the Colorado-Big Thompson project.

Wilkinson received the prestigious Aspinall Award for leadership from the Colorado Water Congress. He served on the Colorado Water Conservation Board from 2000 to 2012 and as chair twice.

Congratulations Eric on an incredible career.