JANUARY 21st, 2020: ULI Colorado: Denver Climate Action Plan: Influence the Future | Denver, CO. Join them for this event engaging ULI members on the topic of local climate change initiatives, especially regarding Denver's new Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. Currently, the City and County of Denver are reaching out to stakeholders about methods and means for implementing climate action plans. During the event, you’ll hear about national trends in municipal climate action initiatives and about the local process so far. Following the panel on potential regulations, logistics, benefits, alternatives, and financing, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on how to influence the future of the Denver region. Come learn what this means for ULI's members and the greater community. Click HERE to register.
JANUARY 23rd-MARCH 26th, 2020: GOCO's 2020 Strategic Plan Listening Tour. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) is in the process of building a new strategic plan for the next five or more years. Staff and board members are traveling to 13 communities across Colorado to solicit input on a draft strategic direction, and you’re invited to weigh in. The team will share thoughts related to community vitality, equitable access to the outdoors, resource conservation, outdoor stewardship, youth connections to the outdoors, and more. As always, your feedback will help shape the organization’s future programs. View the full schedule of open house events on the GOCO blog, and be sure to RSVP for your local event. You’ll also find info about an interactive webinar on March 3rd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in case you can’t make it to an in-person event.
JANUARY 29th-31st, 2020: Water Congress Convention at The Westin Westminster. Highlights of the Annual Convention include: Keynote presentations, unique workshops, POND reception, fresh local food from Colorado Water Congress members, and opportunities to earn CLE credits! Registration is available HERE.
FEBRUARY 4th-6th, 2020: Riparian Restoration Conference at Colorado Mesa University- Grand Junction. Hosted in partnership with the Ruth Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University, the RRC will feature concurrent sessions that cover both research and management topics related to riparian restoration and ecosystem health, with ample opportunities for networking with professionals in the riparian restoration field. Find out more and register HERE.
FEBRUARY 6th-7th, 2020: APWA Colorado Chapter 2020 Construction Inspection Conference. Please join the APWA Colorado Chapter for the Annual Construction Inspection Conference on February 6 & 7, 2020 at the University of Colorado South Denver (formerly The Wildlife Experience) at 10035 S. Peoria Street, Parker, Colorado 80134. Details can be obtained from the attached registration summary. The cost for the conference is $225 for two days and includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Conference Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 30th, 2020. For more information click HERE.
FEBRUARY 28th, 2020: CoorsTek Denver Metro Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Since 1963, DMRSEF has provided area middle school and high school students an outlet to engage their scientific interests and an opportunity to share their work with local STEM professionals. Volunteer to support the next generation of scientists and engineers! Partial and full-day shifts are available February 27th - March 1st, 2020. Click HERE to be a judge, or click HERE to register as a volunteer.
FEBRUARY 28th, 2020: The Poudre River Forum, an initiative of the Poudre Runs Through It Study/Action Work Group (PRTI), brings together those on the Poudre who farm, deliver clean potable water, drink beer, recreate, and advocate for river health to learn from one another and to explore how we can move from conflict to collaboration. Join them for this year’s event to engage with other Poudre River enthusiasts. Click HERE to register!
MARCH 5th, 2020: Colorado Trout Unlimited’s 2020 Stewardship Gala. This annual gathering at Mile High Station in Denver is a fun evening of food and drink and raising funds for Colorado TU’s conservation work around our beautiful state! Celebrate Colorado’s rivers and fisheries and honor Jeff Shoemaker as CTU’s 2020 River Stewardship Award winner! Learn more HERE.
MARCH 10th-12th, 2020: WCCN’s Inaugural Confluence 2020. Members of community-based collaborative conservation groups will gather from across the west to connect, convene, and catalyze. Consider a vendor table and or a sponsorship. You may want to fund CBCC leader travel and speaker travel. For more information click HERE. Register online HERE.
MARCH 24th & 25th, 2020: Water Education Colorado’s Water Educator Symposium & Project WET Workshop. The annual symposium includes training and professional development as well as a time for educators around the state to gather, share best practices, learn from each other and problem-solve to overcome challenges in water education. Educators, water professionals and decision-makers are encouraged to attend. In the workshop, facilitators will model four activities and participants plan and teach a lesson to peers and receive feedback from workshop facilitators. Participants who successfully complete the training receive a Project WET Educator certification and Project WET Curriculum Guide 2.0. Find out details and register HERE.
APRIL 6th-9th, 2020: After the Flames Workshop and Conference. Granlibakken Tahoe, California. Experts warn that year-round fire season is the new normal. Wildfire is no longer "if" it will occur, but rather "when." The impacts of a wildfire last long after the flames are extinguished. Community leaders, agency representatives, property owners, and anyone impacted by wildfire are invited to join this interactive workshop and conference featuring recovery experts and agencies engaging After the Flames. Click HERE for more information.
APRIL 14th-17th, 2020: National Watershed and Stormwater Conference | Austin, TX. Join the Center for Watershed Protection! Their annual conference serves as an important forum for watershed and stormwater professionals to learn about innovative restoration approaches from experts, to build partnerships, and to share best practices. Pre-conference workshops will take place on April 14th, 2020. Find out more about the conference HERE.
APRIL 17th, 2020: Water Law Review Symposium | Denver, CO. The 2020 Water Law Review Symposium will discuss how water law and policy can be created and implemented to ensure all people have a meaningful contribution to the decision-making process regarding where water is sourced from, how it is allocated, and how it is used, while maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the process. To register for the event, click HERE.
APRIL 23rd-24th, 2020: Arkansas River Basin Water Forum: “The Vision of Water 20/20” | Salida, CO. To know water is to better understand our state. Since 1995, the Arkansas River Basin Water Forum has provided a friendly, constructive medium where individuals and organizations are able to explain their views and engage in open dialogue with other water users. To stay informed about the forum, click HERE.
JUNE 2nd & 3rd, 2020: Lower Arkansas River Basin Tour. Each year, these fun and informative multi-day tours draw attendees statewide. Water Education Colorado takes lawmakers, water managers, attorneys, engineers and members of the public on a tour of a different river basin in Colorado to learn about the history, water-management practices and challenges of the area. Participants can also take part in extra-curricular activities, such as rafting or fly-fishing, dine at area ranches or open-space parks, and network among peers. More details and registration are coming soon HERE!
SEPTEMBER 8th-11th, 2020: ESRI Water GIS Conference | Chicago, IL. The 2020 Esri Water GIS Conference is scheduled, and planning has begun! Join them for all-new updates in GIS technology and a conference experience designed just for water industry professionals. You'll learn about new GIS solutions for water organizations, get hands-on training from Esri experts, network with other water professionals, and leave with the tools you need to enable digital transformation at your business. Find out more information, HERE.