SEPTEMBER 8th-10th, 2021 | Yampa Basin Rendezvous. Warming temperatures and rising snowlines pose serious risks to the boreal, alpine, and riverine ecosystems of the Yampa River Basin. How are we, as a community, measuring the existing seasonal variability and adapting to manage the impacts of current and expected seasonal changes? This question was at the forefront of the 2020 Yampa Basin Rendezvous. Click HERE for more information.
SEPTEMBER 9th, 2021 | 15th Annual President’s Reception | WEco. Gather for an evening of celebration, networking, and awards as we honor water leadership and raise money for our work. Enjoy dinner and a fun-filled evening in celebration of the best in Colorado water. This year’s event will take place in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual ticket options. Details are to come on virtual tickets! For more information click HERE.
SEPTEMBER 16th, 2021 | Volunteers for Ice Lake | SJMA. With the anticipation of the SJNF re-opening the Ice Lakes area on September 16, SJMA is looking for possible volunteers for the Ice Lakes Educational Basecamp. Volunteer presence to share the message of hiker safety, staying on the trail, as well as all "Leave No Trace" principles, will be more important than ever due to the nature of the fire-damaged landscape. Contact Erica at etucker@sjma.org if you would like to help!
SEPTEMBER 21st, 2021 | RiverBank 2021. Join in celebration at The Denver Botanic Gardens for RiverBank. Colorado Water Trust’s annual fundraiser to restore flows to Colorado rivers in need. This is a fun-filled evening of food, drinks, silent auction, and a presentation of the David Getches Flowing Water Award. Click HERE for more information and to register for this event.
SEPTEMBER 21st, 2021 | Water Connections: Adaptation from Forests to Deserts. The Southwestern Water Conservation District and Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College are partnering to present “Water Connections: Adaptation from Forests to Deserts.” This hybrid event will be held on Tuesday, September 21st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fort Lewis College. Register now to reserve your in-person seat for $15. For more information click HERE.
SEPTEMBER 21st-23rd, 2020 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Deadline for Presentation Proposals has Been Extended until March 5th, 2021. Registration coming soon. For more information click HERE.
SEPTEMBER 22nd-24th, 2021 | San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference | Mountain Studies Institute. Join MSI and our partners San Miguel Watershed Coalition, Uncompaghre Watershed Partnership, Headwaters Alliance, and Solid Solutions GeoSciences to offer the 11th San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference which will offer diverse speakers, field tours, creative solutions, artists, and a wide breadth of topics covering mine reclamation, waste management, and water protection. Click HERE to learn more and register.
SEPTEMBER 25th-OCTOBER 3rd, 2021 | Creek Week Cleanup. The Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District and its many partners will host the 8th Annual Creek Week in the Fountain Creek Watershed and beyond. This 9-day effort provides opportunities for volunteers to directly engage in improving the health of the watershed through cleanups, forest health projects, fundraisers and more. Visit HERE for more information. Registration opens in August.
SEPTEMBER 30th, 2021, 3-5 MDT | Regenerative Business is Best in Colorado. You will go on a journey to explore the different elements of what makes a company truly regenerative and why it is so important. Additionally, there will be feature local companies and Coalition members who incorporate these practices into their businesses. Click HERE to learn more and register for free.
OCTOBER 5TH - 7TH, 2021: 2021 SUSTAINING COLORADO WATERSHEDS CONFERENCE “TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE” Hybrid Event at the WESTIN in AVON COLORADO. The conference will cover a cross-section of topics ranging from forest health to flood risk management, stakeholder outreach to climate change, streamflow protection to protecting private lands, river restoration to stormwater management, project permitting to water quality protection, and all aspects of adaptation. Click here for information and to register.
OCTOBER 11th-13th, 2021: Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference | Grand Hyatt in Vail.
OCTOBER 27th, 2021 | Volunteer Planting Event | RiversEdge West. In recent years, a significant amount of invasive Russian olive and tamarisk have been removed at this beloved park. On October 27th, volunteers will help to further restore this area by planting native plants that will provide a mid-story plant layer that is beneficial for wildlife, birds, and the patrons of the park. The event will run from 9am to 1pm, with lunch available and various snacks and water provided throughout the morning. Volunteers are encouraged to bring knee pads/kneelers, gloves, water bottles, sun protection, and work clothes. This event is limited to the first 20 participants. Click HERE to register.
DECEMBER 1st & 2nd, 2021: South Platte Forum. Check back for registration opening in 2021. Read more HERE.
DECEMBER 9th-10th, 2021 | Colorado Ag Water Summit. Colorado’s Ag Water Summit brings together agricultural leaders, water professionals, elected officials, and decision makers to discuss agricultural water issues. We have a Water Plan, but where does Ag fit into implementing the Water Plan? We plan to discuss Ag’s role in infrastructure, storage, the Colorado River Compact, funding, and how to maintain a healthy Ag economy into the future. Register HERE. Read the full agenda HERE.