MAY 21st, 2022 | Spring Extravaganza and Tent Sale | SJMA. Now that the San Juan National Forest Headquarters is once again open in Durango, you're invited to the Spring Extravaganza and Tent Sale on Colorado Public Lands Day! Swing by the event where our VIS Specialists have planned special gear sales, advice on trip planning, and a chance to browse our bookstore discounts. You can also meet local author and SJMA Forest Ambassador, MK Thompson, and get an autographed copy of The Art of Misadventure.
MAY 23rd-25th, 2022 | Western Water Future Games | Western Colorado University. This is three intensive days of brainstorming and collaborating over evolving water issues in serious need of new thinking and new ideas. After 20 years of a mega drought that shows no sign of abating and an increasing human population, we believe that the old models need to be re-examined and re-tooled. For more information or to be put on the mailing list, contact: Western Water Futures Games Director Jeff Sellen at jsellen@western.edu.
MAY 26th, 2022 | Fly Fishing Film Tour. The 16th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour includes a selection of films that are sure to get you fired up! From Costa Rica to Australia to Louisiana and beyond, catch the action and amazing stories of anglers from across the globe. CTU will be selling general and special raffle tickets at the door; all drawings will take place during intermission! Don't miss out on your chance to win products from YETI and more. A day of float fishing on the Roaring Fork or Lower Colorado with Golden Fly Shop will be featured as a special raffle prizes!
JUNE 15th-17th | Annual 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. Find more information here.
JUNE 25th, 2022 | Ridgway River Festival | Uncompahgre Watershed. Ridgway River Festival (RiverFest) is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River and our community with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs. The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft, constructed from scrap materials not intended for river travel, through whitewater rapids and others’ junk, trying to keep it all intact for the 0.5 mile finish line.
JUNE 25th, 2022 | A Night In The Park | Mountain Area Land Trust. Join MALT at "A Night in the Park" on as they celebrate the 30th year of land and water conservation! "A Night in the Park" is MALT's signature gala and the must-attend event of the summer! Former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers will be back with his amazing energy and enthusiasm to emcee our evening and other special guests will be honored as part of the celebration. Read more and purchase your tickets here.
JULY 11th-29th, 2022 | Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Colloquium | The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) would like to announce the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Colloquium, which will be held 11-29 July 2022 at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. Scholarships for travel expenses are available. The application deadline is February 1st 2022. Read more and apply here.
SEPTEMBER 16th, 2022 | The Colorado River Districts Annual Water Seminar. Save the date!