October 6th, 2022 | 2022 Confluence at the Confluence: Nutrients Then And Now. Join for this in-person event to learn about the progress and success of the Nutrients Management Control Regulation in the 10 years since its passing.
October 6th-7th, 2022 | 2022 Symposium on Conservation Impact | Salazar Center. This year, the Salazar Center’s fourth annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact will focus on transboundary conservation, specifically across the US-Mexico border—which spans nearly 2,000 miles across six distinct ecoregions and shapes a landscape that is home to more than 15 million people. Conversations will explore topics such as opportunities and barriers to conservation in the border region, climate change impacts, balancing the diverse needs of the region, Indigenous leadership, and learning from the region’s distinct history and biogeography. The event will be held October 6-7 in Denver, with an option for virtual participation as well.
October 11th-14th, 2022 | The Hispanic Access Foundation presents Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous People’s Day, and uplifting the nexus between Latino, Black, Indigenous and other communities of color and the lands, waterways, ocean and climate we call home.
October 11th, 2022 | Healthy Soils Launch Party. Join Zero Foodprint, the Regenerative Recovery Coalition and the Colorado Department of Agriculture at the official launch of the Healthy Soils Challenge! We will be celebrating with dishes created by Chef Kelly Whitaker and the culinary team from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science led by Chef Patrick Hartnett, paired with drinks, and inspiring conversations about the important role that regenerative agriculture plays in building strong and resilient food systems in Colorado. You will have a chance to network and connect with regenerative agriculture and food systems leaders, chefs, media outlets, funders, farmers, ranchers and policymakers. Brief program at 6:30.
October 19th, 2022 | Shavano Rock Art Guided Hike. In partnership with the Ute Indian Museum, CWLT invites you to tour the conserved Shavano Valley Rock Art site on October 19th, 1:30-3:30. Museum docents will be your guides through the sacred Shavano Valley petroglyphs near Montrose to explore iconography dating back to 1000 BC. The cost of this tour is a $10 pp donation to the Ute Indian Museum. Limited to 20 guests.
October 21st & 28th, 2022 | Rainbarrel Workshops. Ready to install a rain barrel? SPLASH has partnered with the Colorado Stormwater Center to present two rain barrel workshops in October! Each workshop will include a presentation from the Colorado Stormwater Center and then assistance with building your 55-gallon rain barrel. At the end of the workshop, you will have a 55-gallon rain barrel and connector kit. We also will send you an installation guide to connect your new rain barrel to a downspout. You will need to be able to take home your rain barrel at the end of the workshop. Sorry, but we will not be able to store your rain barrel for pick up at a later date.
October 26th, 2022, 9am-4pm | 2022 Water Conservation Symposium | Colorado WaterWise. Colorado WaterWise invites you to the 2022 Water Conservation Symposium! Join more than 100 other water professionals from across Colorado for a day packed with networking, professional development and engagement. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing for both members and non-members.
November 2nd-3rd, 2022 | Water in the West Symposium | CSU Spur. As in past years, the Water in the West Symposium will bring together speakers and audiences from across sectors — from utilities and government agencies, to businesses and agriculture. The conference is back in a hybrid format this year, sharing best practices and connecting professionals — both inside and outside the water sector — in pursuit of multi-sector, non-partisan solutions to water challenges.
November 7th-8th, 2022 | Annual Colorado Groundwater Conference | American Ground Water Trust. The annual Colorado Groundwater Conference is an objective, information-exchange event and networking opportunity for water managers, regulators, environmental organizations, agriculture, industry and water utility end users and their scientific, engineering and legal advisors, local government officials and state legislators. This is AGWT's 29th program in Colorado since 2000.
November 17, 2022 | RMFI Fall ShinDIG. Come celebrate with with RMFI as they look back on the season's accomplishments and honor their amazing partners and volunteers! The event is free to attend in person; we'll also offer a free livestream for our out-of-state supporters. Food and drink will also be provided along with live music, awards, and celebration!
December 8th, 2022 | South Platte Forum. This year, the South Platte Forum will be taking place at a new location, the Lionsgate Event Center. Lionsgate is a locally owned venue with idyllic scenery. You can read more about their story here. Building off the positive feedback from 2021, we will once again host a one-day conference on Thursday December 8, 2022. As always, the Forum will include a full agenda of timely topics and expert speakers.
April 11th-14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Save the date!