Independence Pass. Photo by Sam Dellaporta on Unsplash
JUNE 2nd, 5:30-7pm | St Vrain Forest Health Project: NEPA Webinar. Calling all residents and stakeholders in the St. Vrain Watershed and beyond! The U.S. Forest Service is planning forest management actions in the St. Vrain watershed and is currently going through the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process. As part of this process, there is a public comment period. This webinar and Q&A will provide community members with an opportunity to learn about what is being proposed and how to comment on that proposal.
JUNE 3rd-5th, 2022 | Yampa River Annual Festival. The flagship event of Friends of the Yampa, the Yampa River Festival, is a true hometown celebration of our friend the Yampa River. It is with great thanks to all the passionate and dedicated river enthusiasts, partners, and supporters that this event continues to be the gem that it is today. While following all the latest safety guidelines, join us to celebrate this year’s Yampa River Festival between June 3-5, 2022. The main event is on Saturday, June 4th. *There will be a special event on Thursday, 6/2, 4:30-6:30pm – Jackson Kayak freestyle & free Rockstar V demo w/ instruction from Clay Wright.
JUNE 4th, 2022 | Grizzly Creek Hike and Fire Impacts Tour. Join for a walking tour of the Grizzly Creek Fire area, including discussion on restoration efforts! Experts will join to talk about the impacts of the fire and debris flows on the watershed, including highway infrastructure, water quality, riparian health, and wildlife. We will also hear from experts on MCWC's collaborative post-fire mitigation and restoration efforts and water quality monitoring.
JUNE 9th, 2022,1pm | Webinar: Colorado Ute Tribal Water Rights and Access. Join us on June 9 at 1 p.m. for a webinar looking at the past, present and desired water future of the Colorado Ute Tribes, where we'll hear from tribal leaders along with those involved in negotiating the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act and future Colorado River agreements involving the tribes.
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 16th, 2022, 1-5pm | Planning to Thrive: Equity, Justice & Integrated Strategies for Colorado’s Future. The Symposium brings together community members and advocates, subject experts, and local and state elected officials. Learn first-hand of challenges facing Coloradans – to understand shortcomings, steps needed to achieve authentic sustainability, and 21st century solutions for resiliency for everyone. The event is designed for listening, learning, conversation, working sessions, and advancing real actions for a better future.Representatives from more than 30 organizations in Colorado – working on environmental restoration, climate mitigation, equity and environmental justice, housing-of-all, efficient land use, economic resilience, and mobility-for all – are expected at the symposium.
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!