January 19th, 2025 | Water is Love: Film Screening, Eco-Art, and Water Filter Distribution - Enjoy a powerful screening of the award-winning documentary "Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration," create eco-friendly paints and nature-themed art, and if you're a Thornton and Commerce City resident, take home a water filter and pitcher to keep your family safely hydrated. Learn more or register HERE.
January 19th, 2025 | Monthly Water Walk on Lower Bear Creek - This month, we will be joined by Greg Sanchez, who will contribute a mycological perspective (mushrooms and mycelium) to our conversations. Greg Sanchez knew nothing about mushrooms until 2004 when he wondered, “What do you do at a mushroom festival?” After attending the Telluride Mushroom Festival that year, he found out, sparking a lasting fascination with and a deep passion for all things fungal. Greg is a high school Social Studies teacher in the Denver metro area and an active member of the Colorado Mycological Society, serving in various roles including CMS President in 2011, 2014, and 2022. Although he considers himself a generalist and amateur when it comes to mycology, his social science background brings to him a special interest towards the human and cultural connections with mushrooms, mushroom people, and Ethnomycology. Learn more HERE.
January 23rd, 2025 | Lower South Platte Water Symposium - Hear from 4 different speakers on updates along the South Platte River Basin. Topics include grant funding, TAPS, salinity, and the State of the South Platte. The meeting will be held at the Knights of Columbus Building on 421 S. 11th Street, with coffee and snacks beginning at 8:30 am. Speakers include CSU Professor Tim Gates, who will be discussing a new salinity research project he is leading in the Lower South Platte Basin. Greg Peterson, CAWA, will be overviewing different grant funding sources that can be used to help fund agricultural water infrastructure projects. Haxtun Farmer Roy Pfaltzgraff, Pfz Farms, will be talking about profitable farming with limited water. Joe Frank, Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District General Manager, will provide a Lower South Platte River update. Learn more HERE.
January 23rd, 2025 | Are there Rare Earth Elements and Trace Metals in Lincoln Creek? — 5pm - 6:30pm — During the summer of 2024, with the support of many outside agencies, two graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a comprehensive study of Lincoln Creek to evaluate the presence of rare earth elements and trace metals and assess their implications for the creek's ecological health. They collected a variety of samples to address critical research questions. Find out the significance of rare earth elements and the potential ecological challenges facing this important water system. Register HERE.
January 25th, 2025 | Snow Science & Social Snowshoe Hike at Lizard Head Pass - Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute to learn about forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack in the San Juans by digging snow pits and taking a winter interpretive hike. Snowshoes will be provided if necessary. Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the San Juans. Learn more or register HERE.
January 29th - 31st, 2025 | The 2025 Colorado Water Congress Annual Convention, themed "A Gathering of Water Minds," is a premier event bringing together key players from across the state's water industry. Featuring expert panels, interactive discussions, and space to connect with peers, the convention serves as a collaborative platform for CWC’s diverse membership. Attendees will explore the latest developments in water management, conservation, and sustainability, sharing insights to shape Colorado’s water future. With a focus on innovation and problem-solving, the event fosters meaningful dialogue aimed at tackling the state's most pressing water challenges. Learn more HERE.
February 13th, 2025 | 2025 Water Workforce Career Fair - Join us for the Colorado Water Center’s second annual Water Workforce Career Fair designed to connect students across Colorado with water-related employment and education/training opportunities. The Fair will feature over 30 exhibiting water professionals, a speed-dating networking session for students and professionals, and water education for all ages—for free! Please share this with your networks. Exhibitor registration closes Friday, January 31st, 2025. Individual registration closes Monday, February 10th, 2025. Learn more HERE.
February 15th, 2025 | Morgan Conservation District’s 2025 Annual Meeting - Learn about updates from the District, and hear from 2 different speakers: Joe Frank, General Manager, Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District, and Chuck Miller, Auctioneers Miller & Associates. $25/person or $50/couple, includes dinner. RSVP by 2/7 to 970-427-3358 or morganconservationdistrict@gmail.com.
March 5th & 6th, 2025 | Arkansas River Basin Water Forum - This year’s 2025 Water Forum will be held at the Pueblo Convention Center and will feature two outstanding keynote speakers. Rebecca Mitchell, Colorado River Commissioner, has agreed to be our keynote speaker on Wednesday, March 5th and our keynote for Thursday, March 6th is Judge Gregory Styduhar, Chief Judge of the 10th Judicial District. Our planning committee is developing two outstanding plenary sessions, eight diverse and interesting concurrent sessions and seven fun and informative tours for your picking. The program covers topics from Water Law 101 to Aquatic Nuisance Species and everything in between. Stay tuned! Be sure to register and make your lodging reservations early. Learn more HERE.
March 28th, 2025 | Southwestern Water Conservation District’s Annual Water Seminar - Join us for our 41st Annual Water Seminar, Water Reimagined: Strategies for a Changing World and explore the future of water management in the face of big data and new ideas. Panels will include Municipalities, Women in Water, Collaboration, and discussions about the future of technology and the role of AI. Learn more HERE.
March 29th, 2025 | Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium - Save the Date.
April 16th, 2025 | Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Click HERE to register. Visit the same link to submit an oral presentation or poster abstract. Abstracts are due by January 31st!
April 22nd - 24th, 2025 | Partners in the Outdoors Conference - The conference will take place from April 22-24, 2025 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, CO. At this year’s conference, we will explore how resiliency applies to every facet of our work and highlight how we can plan for, adapt, recover, and thrive amidst challenges. Register HERE.
June 6th & 7th, 2025 | 2025 Conference on the Colorado River - Save the Date. Registration will open January 15th, 2025.
September 18th, 2025 | Colorado WaterWise 2025 Annual Water Conservation Symposium - Save the Date. Abstract submissions are due by March 14, 2025.
September 30th - October 4th, 2025 | The11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025)will be held in person on 30 September – 4 October 2025 in Denver, Colorado, United States. SER’s World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in restoration, making SER2025 the premier venue for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community. Call for abstracts closes January 30th. Learn more HERE.