FEBRUARY 4th-6th, 2020: 18th Annual Riparian Restoration Conference | RiversEdge West & Ruth Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO. 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. This conference helps RiversEdge West and their partners protect the quality and ecological integrity of riparian lands as an important means to promote economic, social and cultural well-being of communities in the American West. This conference hosts over 200 people from around the West who will meet to learn about addressing the multitude of challenges facing our rivers. 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 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. The Conference Registration Deadline was Thursday, January 30th, 2020. For more information click HERE.
FEBRUARY 20th & 21st, 2020: The 10th Annual Western Colorado Soil Health Conference | Delta, CO. RSVP HERE. This year’s conference features Dr. Kris Nichols, internationally recognized Soil Microbiologist, and will include a host of topics including:
• Conservation Tillage Implements
• Composting
• Forest Fires & Soil Health
• Hemp & Healthy Soils
• Garden Soil Health
• Carbon & Nutrient Cycling
FEBRUARY 26th, 2020: Rocky Mountain PBS Water Week | Rocky Mountain Public Media | Grand Junction, CO. Come enjoy whiskey and beer from Peach Street Distillers and Ska Brewing, while exploring more about water. For example, making your own water filter, or hanging out with Ute Water and Colorado River District. RSVP HERE.
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!
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.
MARCH 2nd-4th, 2020: Public-Private Partnership (P3) Conference & Expo | Dallas, TX. Connect with new partners and discover new projects. Learn how owners are effectively leveraging private sector resources and expertise. Attendees will participate in workshops, seminars, project showcases, and panel conversations tailored to the needs of those evaluating P3s for their upcoming developments and upgrades. The 2020 program is focused on P3 education and networking. The program is designed for all levels in the market including those beginning to explore P3s and seeking to understand where alternative and accelerated project delivery methods can be applicable. Learn more HERE.
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 5th & 6th, 2020: Annual Western Places/Western Spaces Conference—Hot, Dry & Crowded: Planning for the Future | Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute | Denver, CO. RMLUI’s 29th Western Places/Western Spaces conference will look at the ways to use design, planning tools, and creative approaches to better plan for a future that will be different from the known past. The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy is partnering with us to develop a track focused on integrating land use and water planning. Consider how built environments, using mixed use design, transportation infrastructure, and even building codes, can help reduce our impact on climate change and create a more comfortable and sustainable living environment. Explore how our natural systems and outdoor spaces can be designed for greater resilience, cooler micro-climates, and more water-wise landscaping. Focus on rural resilience and how to adapt sustainability innovations and new technologies to small towns and rural communities. Finally, consider how climate change is likely to affect our natural resources—from recreational playgrounds to economic engines—and discuss ways in which land use strategies can or should adapt in anticipation of changes across Western landscapes. Click HERE to register!
MARCH 10th & 11th, 2020: Emerging Contaminants Summit | Westminster, CO. The Emerging Contaminants Summit will draw leaders and key stakeholders from academia, government, regulatory community as well as site owners, private consulting agencies and various other environmental professionals. Vista GeoScience will be exhibiting at this event. To get 20% off your registration to this event, e-mail info@vistageoscience.com. Visit the website HERE.
MARCH 10th-12th, 2020: Western Collaborative Conservation Network’s (WCCN’s) Inaugural Confluence 2020 | Ft. Collins, CO. 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. Regular Registration $100 through March 12th, 2020. Student Registration $25. Schedule & exciting plenary speakers now available HERE. Register online HERE.
MARCH 24th & 25th, 2020: Water Education Colorado’s Water Educator Network Symposium: Equipping Learners for Action in a Climate of Uncertainty | Keystone Science School. 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. Project Wet Workshop: The Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) workshop provides a hands-on immersion in a water education curriculum recommended by the National Science Teachers Association. 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 3rd & 4th, 2020: Colorado's 2020 Advancing Environmental Education Conference | Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) | Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO. Colorado’s Advancing Environmental Education Conference is annually hosted by the CAEE, a statewide leader in environmental education since 1989. CAEE facilitates communication, coordination, resource sharing and professional development to advance environmental education among over 900 members across the state among various sectors. CAEE also advocates for increased access to environmental learning opportunities for all Colorado residents in order to increase environmental literacy in Colorado. Regular Conference Registration: February 2 - March 31, 2020. Click HERE to read all about it.
APRIL 6th-9th, 2020: After the Flames Workshop and Conference | Granlibakken Tahoe, CA. 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 | Center for Watershed Protection | Austin, TX. This 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. Here are the top five reasons why you should attend: Hot topics and networking, Real-world solutions, A trip to Austin, Pre-conference workshops, & Field trips. 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. Registration is open HERE!
MAY 15th-18th, 2020: River Rally | River Network | San Antonio, Texas. Early Bird pricing until April 1st, 2020. Scholarship applications are due Friday, February 28. Don't miss out! Hosted annually by River Network, River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoint for nonprofit groups from across the U.S. and beyond, as well as for agency and foundation representatives, industry innovators, philanthropists, academics, students, and community leaders. It includes over 90 learning opportunities including keynotes and plenaries, workshops, field trips, an awards ceremony, movies, social events and live music. We bring thought leaders and practitioners together to accelerate progress towards an equitable and sustainable water future. Click HERE for River Rally’s homepage.
JUNE 2nd & 3rd, 2020: Lower Arkansas River Basin Tour. You and 50-60 other water professionals, agricultural producers, educators, and interested community members will have the opportunity to ride on our coach bus to tour the Lower Arkansas River up close. Members of the Colorado State Legislature's Interim Water Resources Review Committee will be participating in the tour. Along the way, you will meet the people striving toward a sound water future for the economies and habitats of southeastern Colorado. You will visit a diversity of sites and discuss these topics and others:
-New Pueblo Dam Hydroelectric Plant
-John Martin Reservoir
-Water quality projects
-Agricultural operations
-Planned Arkansas Valley Conduit sites
Topics will include the Arkansas Basin Roundtable Basin Implementation Plan, water quality, water storage and water-sharing to meet an anticipated supply gap, alternative water transfers, the agricultural economy of the southeastern Colorado, Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact compliance, and much more. Sponsorships Available.Registration will open in March. 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.