The EPA’s Trash Free Waters program, in collaboration with the University of Georgia, will be setting up an Escaped Trash Monitoring Network to periodically gather escaped trash data from locations around the country in order to annually update density and material type estimates on the Escaped Trash Risk Map. If interested in the network, click HERE.

From CWCB: “ Two years in, Colorado’s Water Plan has achieved 20 percent progress on the state’s actions and is on track to reach its 2033 goal, according to a new progress report released today by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). The updated Colorado Water Plan, launched in January 2023, outlines a comprehensive strategy that includes 50 agency-led and 50 partner-led actions aimed at addressing the state’s diverse water challenges.”

Congratulations to the 16 projects that received funding from the Upper Basin Environmental Drought Mitigation (B2E) funding opportunity to help mitigate the impacts of drought to aquatic habitats with priority to the Colorado River Basin. Learn more about the projects HERE.

Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges is seeking applications for their Youth Council. It's a paid opportunity ($20/ hour!) to work with different non-profit organizations in the area. Participants will receive professional development, learn about different environmental non-profits, and provide feedback on their programs. Youth Council will start on April 5th and run through May 3rd. They will meet Saturday mornings, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Apply HERE.