Water Tables: A Case Study of a Successful Archival Fund-Raising Event

This case study describes Water Tables, a successful fund-raising event held annually to benefit the Water Resources Archive at the Colorado State University Libraries. The Archive works to "provide access to, promote and preserve the water heritage of Colorado." The article describes the event concept and goals with some of the event highlights. The most important components for creating this successful fund-raiser include an enthusiastic committee of local water professionals with a wide network of contacts, committed event underwriters, and the use of archival documents to engage the attendees and bring the past into the present.