Scholarships applications are now open for the SCW Conference! The Sustaining Colorado Watershed Conference Scholarship covers registration fees and conference meals. The scholarship does not include accommodations or meals outside of the conference schedule. If awarded a scholarship, please note that a mandatory volunteer component must be fulfilled either before, during the conference (i.e., preparing packets, helping set up, etc.), or after. Volunteer information will be available to scholarship recipients upon award announcement. A $40 processing fee will be applied through the website when registering with the scholarship. The application questions must be answered to be eligible for a Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference Scholarship. All scholarship applications are due by July 14th, 11:59 pm MDT.
The time has arrived to apply for a unique opportunity to hunt Lone Mesa State Park in southwest Colorado.The application for the hunting permit draw for Lone Mesa State Park opened June 2 and will be available online through 4 p.m. June 22.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until October 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or provide wildlife-related recreation access to the public.
Are you an agricultural water user on Colorado's Western Slope? If so, we need your input. This survey intends to explore the aspects of existing or future water conservation programs that individual users find preferable and/or problematic. Your participation is extremely valuable!
The CDPHE's Water Quality Control Division conducts the State Revolving Fund Eligibility Survey annually to identify water, sewer, stormwater, and nonpoint source infrastructure improvement needs throughout the state. Survey closes June 30th, 2023.
Elkhead Reservoir expected to top spillway again this year similar to 2011
Colorado Senate Bill 22-151 established the Colorado Wildlife Safe Passages Fund to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions across the state, which have long resulted in animal deaths, property damage, and human injuries and fatalities. The Fund has already led to several new wildlife crossing structures, and a collaborative group of agencies, organizations, and Tribes are continuing to address the areas in Colorado that suffer the most from these collisions.
The Lower South Platte Children's Water Festival Committee is seeking presenters! The Lower South Platte Children’s Water Festival is already well-sponsored by a Colorado Water Plan grant, and they predict 491 students in attendance! Now we need your help to provide lively 25-minute presentations throughout the day! We will provide a continental breakfast, a boxed lunch, a T-shirt, and a thank-you gift for all presenters and assistants. If you are available to help us out and want more details, please SAVE THE DATE and RSVP by July 31st to: https://forms.gle/RTieGsNCjf8Z2MZ29
Arapahoe County is reaching out because we are still in need of volunteers for the Arapahoe County Fair – July 27-30, 2023. We hope you will consider volunteering for this wonderful community tradition. We are looking for additional volunteers to help during Heritage Hall. We are also looking for Main Stage Band Load In/Out Drivers, Rideshare Lot Attendants, Livestock Sale BBQ mobility Assistance Drivers, Parking Monitors, Volunteers for Pours on the Plains, and Volunteers for our Public Competitions. Click here to check out all the volunteer opportunities and sign up today!