November 4th, 2024 | D5450 WASH Action Group at 11:45am - Join guest speakers Kate Ryan and Jahan Taganova. Kate Ryan, the Executive Director of the Colorado Water Trust, will talk about Using Western Water Rights for Healthy Rivers. Jahan Taganova, currently works for the Office of Climate Action at the City and County of Denver, where she is tackling the issues related to urban heat, urban drought and climate change. Join the Zoom meeting HERE.
November 5th, 2024 | DWR Intro to Water Administration, Well Permits, & Water Rights Continuing Education Course - The Division of Water Resources is offering a 2-hour online live course which provides an overview of water administration, well permitting, and water rights in Colorado on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:30 - 11:30 AM. This course is aimed at real estate agents, brokers, and professionals to aid them in understanding these concepts and applying them when water is involved in a real estate transaction. Sign up HERE.
November 6th, 2024 | State Revolving Funds Q&A Session - The State Revolving Fund (SRF) has improved the project prioritization process, which will go into effect in 2025. The goal of these improvements is to equitably allow eligible systems the chance to apply for SRF funding. They are necessary due to increased demand for the program and cuts to the SRF base funding from the EPA. Learn more about these changes during the upcoming Q&A Session from 10:00am - 11:00am. Join the Google Meet call HERE.
November 13th, 2024 | Water Challenges in Colorado: A Perspective from Local Organizations - Join Toilet Equity and Conservation Colorado for an educational water event in Clifton or virtually. We'll have an opportunity to hear the latest on water quality and drought issues affecting our communities and what Toilet Equity and Conservation Colorado are doing to address them – plus get a chance to ask questions and learn how to get involved. RSVP HERE.
November 14th, 2024 | RMAEP Utah Treated Groundwater and Surface Water Lunch and Learn - Join RMAEP Utah on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Geosyntec's offices in Downtown Salt Lake City! Linsey Shafer coordinates the Treated Groundwater and Surface Water General Permit at the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ). It is typically used for remediation sites or sites with contaminated water that would like to discharge that water into a surface water. She will be presenting on how to apply for the permit, the sampling and monitoring requirements of the permit and the process. As for treatment, DWQ does not really give specifics on how to treat the water as that is typically up to the owner or the consultant. One component of the review is DWQ affirming that the treatment will meet the Water Quality effluent limits of the permit based on sampling results. This permit is a bit tricky to navigate and this presentation should be very helpful for those that may need to discharge potentially polluted waters. Learn more or register HERE.
December 2nd & 3rd, 2024 | National Stormwater Center - Colorado CSI MS4 Webinar. Designed for Municipal personnel (MS4), this course will focus on permit regulations and compliance to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Permits require certifying officials to select qualified stormwater personnel. Gain an in-depth understanding of stormwater permits, the six minimum control measures, how to conduct inspections, and the authority, demeanor, and discretion of stormwater inspectors to enhance your credentials.
January 8th, 2025 | Aluminum Workgroup Meeting from 10 - 11am. Kickoff meeting to recap previous meetings, discuss data needs, and solicit input for additional topics. Join the Zoom meeting HERE.
June 4th, 2025 | Aluminum Workgroup Meeting from 10 - 11:30am. Bob Gensemer will summarize this year's data and highlight any trends or findings. Any additional topics suggested by the workgroup will also be presented. Join the Zoom meeting HERE.
EPA's Office of Research and Development and Office of Water host this free webinar series to communicate current research, regulatory information, and solutions for challenges facing small drinking water systems. See the upcoming schedule or past recordings HERE.
Webinar Recording: Overview of Prescribed Fire Liability in State Law. Lawyer Sara Clark provides an overview of prescribed fire liability in state law, including definitions of liability and how state laws defining liability interact with certified burn manager programs, tribal sovereignty and cultural burning, and prescribed fire insurance. This webinar is intended for those who are new to the issue of prescribed fire liability or those more experienced who would like an overview of the subject, especially anyone about to engage on similar policy initiatives in their state or jurisdiction.
Online Course: Leave No Trace 101 Course. This is an introduction to Leave No Trace and the actions we can collectively take to protect our planet. In this course we share helpful information with a simple framework of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors.
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!
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 education resource to learn about your watershed including mine reclamation, water monitoring, recreational use, water conservation, drinking water and wastewater treatment and distribution, aquatic life, water scarcity, agricultural use, management, infrastructure, and more. Watch the video series 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 the implementation of the new Non-standard MS4 Permit. Please click HERE to access the material.
Introducing the brand new NRCareers.org: Your ultimate resource for career development in the environmental sector. You may have been familiar with the PDF "A How-To Guide for Pursuing a Career in Natural Resources." This website contains all the same great information from the original PDF, but now you can search the content directly and enjoy quicker updates without needing to download a lengthy guide! The newly redesigned website, developed by CAEE and the Colorado Youth Corps Association, include career possibilities, who hires, how to apply, and career prep.
GRAD592 Fall 2024 Course Focus: Jobs, Careers & Leadership in Water Resources - From wastewater operators to water lawyers to watershed scientists, water-related careers span a broad gamut of disciplines and backgrounds. Learn about needed skills/education, trends and opportunities in water resource careers directly from Colorado water practitioners and experts – as well as their own personal water career journeys. Learn more HERE.
The Clean Water Certificate (CWC) Training Program is the first in the nation ANAB-accredited green infrastructure and stormwater training program. The CWC Training Program is now being offered through the CWPA Membership Program. The purpose of the training program is to provide high-quality training opportunities that provides job growth in the stormwater industry and delivers industry-specific job-readiness skills for the under- or unemployed , or currently employed adults seeking to expand their skillset. Learn more HERE.