December 5th, 2024 | Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference - The Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference (RMCSC) is a biennial conference that gathers community science practitioners, managers, participants, and enthusiasts to discuss the successes and unique challenges of community science programs in the Rocky Mountain region. The conference includes oral presentations, rants, workshops, networking opportunities, and a poster session. Learn more or register HERE.
December 5th, 2024 | Grappling with Barriers to Agricultural Water Conservation on Colorado's West Slope - A presentation by: Seth Mason, Principal Hydrologist at Lotic Hydrological and Ph.D. Candidate at Colorado State University - The Upper Colorado River Commission identifies voluntary and compensated reductions in consumptive water use as an important tool for managing Colorado River water supplies in the face of a drying climate and falling water levels in Lake Powell. Water leasing programs are also an important tool for watershed groups like the Roaring Fork Conservancy working to meet local environmental flow targets. However, participation rates in water conservation programs remain low locally and regionally. Seth Mason will share insights from research activities conducted in the Roaring Fork Watershed and across Colorado's West Slope that probe the factors that limit water conservation program participation rates and attempt to identify opportunities for increasing the appeal and effectiveness of future water conservation programs. Learn more HERE.
December 5th, 2024 | Mountain Science Institutes Jack Frost Fundraiser - This will be an evening of connecting, mingling, and highlighting all we have accomplished during 2024 and what is in store for 2025. Learn more HERE.
December 5th, 2024 | Rooted in Action - Join Groundwork Denver in celebrating our whole community's collective impact and raising resources to support local environmental justice efforts. Learn more HERE.
December 14th, 2024 | Headwaters Rocky Mountain Yule Celebration - Join the Headwaters Center in Winter Park for their annual fundraiser benefiting the Headwaters River Journey Museum 501c3 and other local water conservation education initiatives. Learn more HERE.
December 19th, 2024 | Public Hearing - The North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association (NFRWQPA) is conducting a public notice and comment period to review the Regional EPA 9-Element Watershed Plans. A public hearing date of December 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM, is tentatively set for the final approval of the plans. Comments may be submitted using the Review and Comment Tracking Google forms provided for each separate watershed. All the Regional EPA 9-Element Watershed Plans and Review and Comment Tracking forms may be viewed here. If your organization is interested in a particular watershed, you may access the watershed plans below individually. Middle South Platte, Big & Little Thompson, Cache La Poudre, St. Vrain Creek. This Public Notice may also be viewed on the Association website HERE.
April 16th, 2025 | Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting - Save the Date.
June 6th & 7th, 2025 | 2025 Conference on the Colorado River- Save the Date.