Wide canyon with steep red rock cliffs and a winding green river under a partly cloudy sky.

Water First. Capital that flows. Communities that know.

Financing solutions for a more sustainable Colorado River Basin.

As a pioneering “Blue Bank”, our mission is to restore the flow of water by restoring the flow of capital to the communities and ecosystems that sustain life.

Our Revolving Funds

We operate 4 revolving funds to help on-the-ground partners support and scale projects that address water scarcity and sustainability challenges.

Borderlands Conservation & Restoration Fund

Offering returnable grants for water-saving practices on small farms in the Mexicali Valley.
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Cooling Water Conservation Fund

Ensuring that industrial facilities are able to quickly adopt water-saving technologies
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ReBeaver Restoration Fund

Supporting communities seeking to implement larger, watershed-scale riverscape restoration projects.
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Tribal Infrastructure & Restoration Fund

Equipping Tribal communities with the capital necessary to drive urgent, underfunded water, climate, and restoration projects.
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A stream flows through a grassy valley with hills and a mountain under a cloudy sky at sunset.

Our Mission in Action

With only two years in action, we’re already on a roll

$4.7M

Funds disbursed or committed to partner organizations

Our innovative financing approach provides the capital necessary to complete critical projects

12,000

Acre-feet of ground water replenished

That’s equivalent to filling more than 6,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools!

16,500

Acre-feet of ground water conserved

That’s enough water to supply over 82,000 Phoenix households for a year!

713

Acres of land restored

We’re restoring watershed health and building up climate-resilience

And we are just getting started
Ripples of Impact

Reflections from Our Partners

Partnering with BlueCommons through the ReBeaver Restoration Fund has been a game-changer for Trout Unlimited. Their innovative revolving fund model gives us the flexibility we need to jumpstart critical restoration projects in Wyoming’s Sage Creek and Arizona’s Black River to protect watersheds and build resilience for communities. With BlueCommons’ support, we’re able to move fast, maximize every dollar, and deliver real results, like cleaner water and healthier ecosystems. The ReBeaver Fund is helping us pioneer a smarter, more sustainable way to restore the Colorado River Basin—one that benefits nature and people alike.
Emily Olsen Rocky Mountain Region Vice President, Trout Unlimited
The Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe has long sought collaborative partnerships to benefit our members, protect our ecosystem, and improve our way of life. The challenges currently facing the Tribe and the entire Colorado River Basin makes these efforts that much more essential. Blue Commons has become a vital partner to the Tribe in our efforts to restore native habitat and improve irrigation efficiency on our Reservation, ensuring wise use of the Tribe’s water and access to critical cultural resources for our members.
Frank Venegas Water Technician, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe