Our elders told us time, for them, zipped by. For us it seemed to stand still. 2011, while still moving at a manageable pace, definitely accelerated. We can tell ourselves that it is because we worked hard and completed many projects – and that is true. We can tell ourselves it is because we are bombarded with so much information every day that the world spins faster. And that may also be true. In any case, 2012 is almost upon us and we pause to give thanks for a successful year. After several years of work on plans for open space, environmental and recreation improvements to the South Platte River in Denver, the River Vision Implementation Plan has been proclaimed by Denver City Council and fund raising has begun. Thus far $2 million has been raised and we are on the path to several million more. We worked with The Greenway Foundation, the City and County of Denver and the community on the planning efforts and will continue in 2012 to help with the funding and with water quality improvement efforts on the River. Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project has been in the study phase for a number of years as the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers worked with the State of Colorado and the water users to prepare a draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement. The FR/EIS is nearing completion and is expected to go out for public comment in 2012. A principle goal has been to help maintain the flow of federal funding to meet the 50-50 cost share required for this type of study. This project has been called a model for how disparate groups can work together and how an existing water storage facility can be prepared to store more water for municipal and agricultural uses. Once it is approved, the water users will repay the federal government $14.5 million for the cost of storage. They will also pay for the recreational modifications needed to make room for more water to be stored at Chatfield while preserving the very popular state park on the site. The water users are also responsible for environmental mitigation. These two major focuses of our work in 2011, along with many shorter term projects, have kept us busy and productive. We thank all of our clients and project partners and wish you all the best of the season and a Happy New Year.