By Jim Thinnes, Common Area Committee
Colorado’s snowpack is at record lows this season. The statewide snowpack as of April 14, 2026, was only 19% of normal. Denver Water, our water provider, primarily gets its raw water from the Upper Colorado River Basin (22% of normal snowpack) and the South Platte River Basin (25% of normal).
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners has declared a Stage 1 drought and implemented mandatory water restrictions.
The Common Area Committee is brainstorming ways to reduce TrailMark HOA’s water use. Our initial focus is potential changes to the traffic islands along Trailmark Parkway while protecting our trees.
More information will be shared after the initial concepts are evaluated.