Herman Gulch. Photo by Brianna Federico. Photo taken: 7/11/2019
OCTOBER 20th, 2019: Rain Barrel Workshop. From 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm join Headwaters Institute for a fun afternoon learning all about rainwater harvesting and how to install a rain barrel at your home. Afterward, enjoy the scenery (and beer, if over 21) at Odell Brewing Company while giving the rain barrel your own flair by decorating it before you take it home. Children can attend for free with a family member registered for the workshop. Registration includes: A rain barrel, hose bib, bulkhead, beer (if over 21) and everything you need to know to install the rain barrel! Contact Jessica Thrasher at Jessica@HeadwatersEducation.org if you have any questions. Register HERE.
OCTOBER 23rd, 2019: Monitoring for Stream Restoration and Green Infrastructure Practices Webcast by the Center for Watershed Protection. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. After a practice is installed, monitoring of the practice is necessary to assess their effectiveness and evaluate their pollutant removal efficiencies. Specific numeric goals in TMDL's and other regulations mean that documenting real-world performance has taken on an important role in the daily functions of the stormwater and watershed professional. This webcast will look how some communities have responded to the increased need to document BMP performance and present case studies of monitoring design and results. Click HERE to register now! To see all the webcasts in the 2019 series, click HERE.
OCTOBER 25th, 2019: Incorporating Land Use Practices in Water Efficiency Plans Webinar 10:00 am- 11:00 am. This webinar will focus on opportunities, requirements and new guidance for incorporating land use practices into Water Efficiency Plans. Click HERE for more information and registration.
OCTOBER 28th, 2019: Water Law in a Nutshell. This seminar will cover all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado. Subject matter includes the appropriation, perfection, use, limitations, attributes, abandonment and enforcement of various types of water rights. Additional subject matter will include special rules for groundwater, public rights in appropriated water, interstate compacts and more. Don’t miss this rare and unique opportunity with Aaron Clay in Durango! From his 26 years as a water referee at the Colorado Water Court, Clay brings his wealth of knowledge that earned him a reputation as one of the top experts in water law to this eight hour “Water in a Nutshell” course. Registration is $125. For more information, click HERE.
OCTOBER 24th-25th, 2019: Qualified MS4 Stormwater Compliance Professional (MS4-SCP) in Denver. Topics covered in this training include: review of MS4 permit requirements, best management practices (BMPs) for MS4s, compliance with six minimum control measures, identifying common illicit discharges to the MS4, construction inspection techniques for MS4 inspectors, green infrastructure and LID techniques, and stormwater permit compliance assistance. Click HERE for more information.
OCTOBER 30th, 2019: Groundwater springs: how to predict flows using geology maps with Chloé Fandel, PhD Candidate, University of Arizona. One-quarter of the world population relies on drinking water from karst aquifers which are vulnerable to contamination and difficult to manage. Chloe works on modeling karst aquifers to predict their response to human impacts. Free & open to the public. No registration necessary. Learn more HERE.
NOVEMBER 12th, 2019: Land Use in Water Efficiency Plans in Grand Junction, CO. 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Are you a water provider, a consultant, or someone in a position to write, guide, or approve Water Efficiency Plans? Water Education Colorado and the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy invite you to join us for a workshop. This free workshop will focus on opportunities, requirements, and new guidance for incorporating land use practices into Water Efficiency Plans. This workshop will be available at different locations throughout the state, each with a different speaker from a municipality and a special district. Register today – the workshop is FREE, but space is limited to 30 participants. Register HERE.
Online Courses Available Through Colorado Rural Water Association. Industry studies have shown employee-training budgets for most water and wastewater utilities are tighter than ever. Web-based operator certification and license renewal training provides employers and their employees the flexibility of taking training courses at their own pace without the hassle and cost of attending live classes. Check them out HERE.