June 20th & 27th, 2023 | Strengthening Nonprofits: Organizational Structure & Culture | Community Resource Center. Your organizational culture needs to be intentionally created and nurtured. But the staggering pace of change, coming from all sides, can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Culture in the workplace has shifted dramatically, while structures have often not. How do organizational structures, such as management hierarchy, policies, decision-making power and privilege, affect your organizational culture? Join this two part series to discover new ways to better understand your culture and explore tools and practices to either embrace it or change it for the better.
June 21st-22nd, 2023 | Introduction to Public Water Systems | EUCI. This course will introduce and review how water is used, protected, conveyed, and metered in our public water systems. The instructors will review the basics of water supply and demand, water distribution, drinking water treatment, regulatory and environmental compliance and more.
June 22nd, 2023 & August 29th, 2023 | SRF Regional Workshop | Colorado State Revolving Fund. During the workshops, they will cover topics including State Revolving Fund basics, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding options, planning, asset management, available technical assistance, and current and upcoming regulations. They will answer questions about specific projects and discuss situations unique to your community. Local government decision-makers, finance staff, and operators should attend. Private non-profits that operate drinking water systems should also attend. RSVP’s are open for the La Junta workshop - please RSVP by June 15, 2023.
June 22nd, 2023 | Meeting Donor Expectations: Insights from the 2023 Digital Outlook Report. COVID has accelerated the digital space in a way that makes it a bigger challenge than ever before to meet donor expectations. How can your nonprofit organization keep up? One way is to join us in this one-hour, interactive webinar that relies on the 7th annual Digital Outlook Report to provide the data, results, and case studies for a stimulating conversation on how nonprofit organizations big and small can thrive in the ever-changing digital world.
June 27th, 2023 | Hydropower 101. Hydropower is becoming increasingly important in the global energy transition, and with new considerations such as the Inflation Reduction Act it’s crucial for all in the industry to attend this one-day course—whether as a review or as an introduction to hydro and its incentives. Hydropower 101 is designed not just for water personnel, but for engineers, environmental consultants, federal and state employees, and anyone else who is curious about this realm of the industry. Stories, current challenges, and open discussions are encouraged throughout the program.
June 27th-28th, 2023 | Geographic Information Systems for Water and Wastewater Utilities | EUCI. The use of Geographic Information Systems in utilities is becoming more and more prevalent as many companies update their CAD systems to have more functioning asset management technologies. While GIS in utilities is similar in many data collection and management functions, there are some distinct differences in the water and wastewater sectors. This course will go through the fundamentals of GIS and how it applies to the industry.
July 7th, 2023 | Field Drawing Workshop with Patrick Kikut, MFA | Roaring Fork Conservancy. This workshop will focus on creating field drawings in the landscape of the Basalt area. We will start with a short presentation that discusses the history, challenges, and rewards of creating work in the field. Patrick will share examples of his work and talk about the impressive field drawings created by Thomas Moran (1837-1923). Working on site (locations to be determined) students will work on paper to create their compositions. The workshop will conclude with a casual group critique where we will share our work, ask questions, provide feedback, and discuss the strengths and areas that might need more development. Students will work on paper in sketchbooks or on drawing pads. Drawing materials like graphite, pen, or hard pastel pencils are welcome. Also, colored pencils and watercolors can be used to add color.
July 18th, 2023 | HR for Small Organizations: People Strategies on a Budget | Community Resource Center. How do you do human resources when you don’t have an HR dept? This workshop will focus on the fundamental importance of good HR practices for your organization, and provide you with resources that small organizations can use to strengthen their practices. We will explore why good HR practices matter, and how they strengthen your entire organization and its standing in the community. A guest speaker will address the legal aspects of HR, and you will leave with tools to use immediately in implementing stronger HR practices.
July 18th-20th, 2023 | Project Archeology at CANM. Project Archaeology is an educational organization dedicated to teaching scientific and historical inquiry, cultural understanding, and the importance of protecting our nation’s rich cultural resources.This summer, Project Archeology participants will be investigating the Puzzle House Pueblo within the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
July 17th-August 3rd, 2023 | Earth Corps Field Studies Program | RMFI. Earth Corps is an 18-day field studies course that provides motivated, environmentally conscious undergraduate students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado mountains. The program began in 2002 and in 2014, it won the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Higher Education Award. The application deadline is April 10, 2023.
July 17th-18th, 2023 | Water Transmission Pipeline Engineering and Management. As the population of the metropolitan areas in the United States continues to grow, the reliability of large diameter (>24 inches in diameter) water transmission pipelines become more critical than ever. This course will also provide insight into how different pipeline materials degrade over time. Join to gain an insight on how to approach large diameter pipeline management.
July 18-20, 2023 | Denver: The science of animal agriculture. A NEW, three-day professional development opportunity focused on immersive learning experiences in science education. From veterinary science to climate impacts of livestock production to food production, participants will learn directly from industry experts and be equipped with lessons and resources that can be immediately used in the classroom. While this session will be science-focused, it is open to all preK-12 grade formal and informal educators from Colorado and surrounding states. Registration of $45 includes 1.5 Continuing Education Units (22.5 clock hours) and 1 graduate level credit from Colorado State University.
July 20th, 2023 | Get Grants | Community Resource Center. Join CRC for a comprehensive grant writing workshop and learn best practices in grant writing and tips for success when writing the Colorado Common Grant Application. We will understand the essential elements included in a grant proposal and how to craft a compelling case for support through interactive exercises. A review of grant terminology, sources of grant funding, and research tools including the Colorado Grants Guide™ will be discussed.
August 3rd-4th, 2023 | Forest to Faucets Teacher Workshop. Each year, SJMA, Mountain Studies Institute, Water Information Program, and Fort Lewis College host a two-day, hands-on exploration of our local watersheds for teachers. This program is designed for local teachers to help their students understand where water comes from – besides the faucet. The curriculum guide is based on the children’s book “My Water Comes from the San Juan Mountains”.
August 10th, 2023 | Glenwood Springs Water & Fire Resiliency Tour | Colorado WaterWise. On this tour, we'll learn from Glenwood Water Department staff about the critical steps they took to protect their watershed and water quality in order to be able to continue to supply safe, clean water to their residents immediately following the fire and into the future. These actions have included a new pipeline to create a redundant system at the Roaring Fork pump station, a mixing vault outside the City's water plant to support water quality and provide additional system redundancy, upgrades to the water plant that allow for advanced water quality treatment given continued impacts from the burn scar area, and upgrades to No Name Creek's diversion structures to protect the raw water delivery system, reduce sediment load, and improve plant performance. Depending on weather and snowpack, this tour will visit the No Name Intake System or the City's Water Plant and Roaring Fork Intake.
Watershed Academy’s new Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management Module Ready - The EPA Watershed Academy has released their new Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management Module. This module is intended for water quality and hazard mitigation professionals that are interested in integrating water quality issues and/or nature-based solutions into state or local Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs), and highlights the benefits of working across water quality and hazard mitigation programs. Modules in this series can be used as training tools to help planners from both worlds explore activities of mutual interest and benefit. Case studies and examples are provided to assist hazard mitigation planners with integrating water resource programs into HMPs and help watershed planners understand the synergies between water resource plans and HMPs.Visit this link to begin the course!
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 live and online courses 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.
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.