Sally Covington
Director of Public Affairs
- Joined Denver Water as director of Public Affairs in 2011.
- Directed the marketing, air service development, research, media relations and customer service divisions at Denver International Airport, 2000-2011.
- Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Tyler.
- Master’s degree in communication from Baylor University.
Under the direction of the CEO/Manager, the Public Affairs division focuses on external and internal communication programs. The division maintains relationships in the broader community, including small, women- and minority-owned businesses, and coordinates relationships with other governments and the business community. The division also handles media relations and leads Denver Water’s internationally recognized conservation programs.
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Community Relations
Community Relations is responsible for outreach to the general public and public groups to fully inform them about the purposes and programs of Denver Water and assure that program design and policies recognize community concerns. This section publishes newsletters for customers and employees, conducts speaking programs, conducts tours of water facilities and supervises the production and use of various brochures and visual media. This section also develops and coordinates communication with newspapers, radio and television.
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Water Conservation
Water Conservation plans, develops and implements Denver Water's long-term water conservation plan, a plan to promote the efficient use of water throughout the Denver Water service area. In cooperation with the Planning Division, this section evaluates the results of the plan. This section also coordinates plans for water-efficient landscaping of Denver Water facilities and other public or private facilities.