Announcements Early December

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: The Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project (RGHRP) is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms with expertise and experience in the design of community-based river recreation and restoration, as well as agricultural diversion infrastructure, to complete project designs, permitting documents, and oversee construction of the Alamosa Riverfront Project. The full RFP can be found on the RGHRP homepage.

Water Education Colorado's Water Leaders Program is now open for applications. This program aims to positively impact the Colorado water profession by creating a pipeline of dedicated, effective water leaders across diverse fields who exemplify the four quadrants of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social management. The application deadline is January 29, 2024.

Water & Shelter: Parallel Challenges Facing Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting board member applications for the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. Board members are responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program created by bill HB21-1318. The deadline for the application is December 11, 2023.

CPW is seeking to fill the following four board member seats:

  • One member personally impacted by and with experience in environmental justice issues

  • One member with experience working on conservation issues

  • Two youth members (age 25 and younger) who come from communities impacted by the grant program

The Board Member Application and additional application materials are available on the CPW website.