November 28th & 29th, 2022 | Colorado CSI MS4 Webinar. Designed for Municipal personnel, System (MS4) permits regulations and compliance to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Permits require certifying officials to select qualified stormwater personnel. Gain an in-depth understanding of stormwater permits, the six minimum control measures, how to conduct inspections, and the authority, demeanor, and discretion of stormwater inspectors to enhance your credentials. This class focuses on Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Graduates of the Certified Stormwater Inspector course receive certification for 5 years and continuing education units, and ongoing, unlimited support of the National Stormwater Center. Graduates of our course will have access to valuable information on our website along with an invitation to FREE monthly CSI Network discussions.
November 30th, 2022 | Water ‘22 Bilingual Rain Barrel Building Workshop | WEco. The Bilingual Rain Barrel Building Workshop is rescheduled! Join us Wednesday, November 30 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Globeville Center to prepare for spring showers by learning about the importance of rain barrels in Colorado and build your very own rain barrel. For only $40.00 per barrel, you and your family and friends can come build a rain barrel of your own. ¡Únase a nosotros para un taller de construcción de barriles de lluvia, que se brinda en inglés y español, donde tendrá la oportunidad de convertir su propio barril de lluvia de un tambor de jarabe de Coca-Cola reciclado y llevárselo a casa! Los barriles de lluvia pueden costar más de $100 para comprarlos en una tienda, y eso ni siquiera viene con la satisfacción de hacerlos uno mismo.
November 30th, 2022 | Federal Funding and Financing Opportunities for Colorado Water Leaders | Colorado WaterWise. At a time when the West is confronting historic drought, low reservoir levels, decreased snowpack, and other overarching impacts of climate change, this past year alone, Colorado received an influx of $121 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) for drinking water investments. Join Colorado Waterwise and WaterNow Alliance for a webinar that explores how you can leverage these federal funds for sustainable water projects in your community. This webinar will be offered bilingually in Spanish and English.
December 8th, 2022 | GrantCorps Government Grant Development | Colorado Research Center. GrantCorps Government Grant Development – will provide nonprofits with an in-depth overview of the key components of government grant applications and will provide opportunities for hands-on development of several grant components including the grant narrative, goals and objectives, budgets, and other attachments such as the logic model, letters of support, and evaluation plan.
December 12th, 2022 | Exploring the Intersections of Environmental Justice and Equitable Development in Infrastructure Investments | River Network. The Urban Waters Learning Network Equitable Development and Anti-Displacement Collaborative is hosting a live session to engage in further conversation on the intersections of environmental justice policy and equitable development / anti-displacement practices.
December 13th, 2022 | Grant Writing 201: Beyond Answering the Questions. Build your capacity to write competitive grants by gaining a deeper understanding of all that goes into a successful grantwriting program – beyond just answering the questions in the application. In this interactive session you will learn and discuss how to structure a grant narrative for maximum effectiveness, build data systems for impactful grant reporting, strengthen funder relationships and cultivate donors, create sustainable grant management tools, and build a culture of philanthropy across your organization.
MAY 17thh-19th, 2022 | Scenario Planning for Urban Futures | University of Michigan. Scenario planning allows for forward-thinking urban plans that address external forces—such as climate change—that are not traditionally accounted for. The term refers to a family of different methods that include integrative, qualitative, and quantitative techniques tailored to different types of plans and projects. In the course, urban planning professionals will gain first-hand knowledge about scenario planning and concrete ideas for how to implement scenarios in their cities.
Colorado Water and the American West teaches students about the rich history of water in the Western United States, how native communities used it, and the American approach to water management. The western United States is a region with a long history of water challenges. In the American West, over 40 million people depend on the Colorado River, now listed as one of the most endangered rivers in America. MSU Denver developed the non credit Professional Water Studies courses for people interested in safeguarding this precious resource. Taught by MSU Denver faculty, courses are one month long, fully online, and self-paced to accommodate the schedules of busy professional students.
The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership presents 14 videos to help community members learn about how water is managed, restored and monitored in the upper Uncompahgre River watershed. Take advantage of this new education resource to learn about your watershed including mine reclamation, water monitoring, recreational use, water conservation, drinking water and waste water treatment and distribution, aquatic life, water scarcity, agricultural use, management, infrastructure, and more. Watch the video series here.
Master Irrigator Program- San Luis Valley. Over four sessions, this 32-hour program reviews water law and administration, history of water development, and gives participants the tools and strategies to improve water and energy use efficiency and conservation, soil health, and profitability on their operations. Those who complete the course will also receive a $2,000 stipend. To be eligible for this course you must farm in either Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Saguache or Mineral County. Details will be available soon here.
The American Stormwater Institute, LLC now offers courses in a live setting and online that deal with developing the knowledge and skills required to conduct stormwater inspections. Our courses are based on a “Real World” attitude of finding implementable solutions to the challenges that stormwater inspectors face every day. The state and federal regulations require that “QUALIFIED PERSONS” conduct inspections related to stormwater permits. The overarching goal of the ASI classes is to ensure that our students are well qualified to conduct these inspections. For a list of all classes offered click HERE.
Non-standard MS4 Permit PDD Template and Program Strategy Templates. SPLASH members and SEMSWA worked with CP Compliance to create resources to educate permittees. It may also assist permittees with implementation of the new Non-standard MS4 Permit. Please click HERE to access the material.
San Juan Expedition Avy Course based at Thelma Hut. The AIARE Avy 1 Hut Course is designed to give you a full introduction to backcountry travel. Based out of the Thelma hut on Red Mountain Pass, you will spend day and night with your peers and instructors learning the foundation of avalanche education. In a hut format, you spend more time skiing, more time learning from and observing your instructors, and more time in the mountains—all with lodging and food included. When you take your level one with San Juan Expeditions you will get hands-on experience analyzing the avalanche hazard and using your observations to make decisions in the field. Click HERE for more information.
MSU Denver developed the noncredit Water Studies courses for people interested in safeguarding this precious resource. Students will learn history, law, management, and water trends in Colorado and the American West. The courses have recently been improved, offering the same high quality, but shortened to meet your busy schedules. The course structure has been redesigned for each class to be one month long to improve the learning experience and accommodate the schedules of busy professional students. Click HERE for more information.
Colorado Master Irrigator offers farmers and farm managers advanced training on conservation- and efficiency-oriented irrigation management practices and tools. This program is the product of efforts led by several local producers, district management representatives, and others. Colorado Master Irrigator is modeled on the award-winning Master Irrigator program created and run since 2016 by the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District in the Texas panhandle. Topic experts from Colorado and adjacent Ogallala states, serve as instructors over the 32 hours of the program. Colorado Master Irrigator's interactive class format is designed to encourage peer-to-peer exchange among participants and instructors, helping forge useful contacts that graduates can reach out to after their participation in the program. Click HERE for more information.
Silt Removal - Positive Impact on Crop Yields, Water Use Efficiency, & Irrigation Systems. Presentation from the 2021 World Ag Expo on sources of silt, its impacts, and current and new methods of removal. Watch the presentation here!