April 23rd, 2025 | Water law in a Nutshell - This seminar will cover all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado. Subject matter includes the appropriation, perfection, use, limitations, attributes, abandonment and enforcement of various types of water rights. Additional subject matter will include special rules for groundwater and reservoirs, public rights in appropriated water, interstate compacts and more. Don’t miss this rare and unique opportunity with Aaron Clay! From his 26 years as a water referee at the Colorado Water Court, Clay brings a wealth of knowledge that earned him a reputation as one of the top experts in water law to this eight-hour “Water in a Nutshell” course. Sign-up HERE.
April 23rd, 2025 | CWCB Climate Workshop - Clifton Community Center - The CWCB is hosting two Climate Workshops in April as part of its work on Water Plan Actions 4.5 and 4.8. These workshops foster partnerships between the state and local communities working on water and climate adaptation, with a focus on those disproportionately impacted by climate change. Through presentations and interactive discussions, attendees will help shape a Climate Impacts Report CWCB is developing with Colorado State University. This report will expand on the 2024 Climate Change in Colorado Report, exploring climate impacts on communities and the effects of local adaptation efforts. Register to attend the workshops by filling out this Google Form. Learn more HERE.
April 24th, 2025 | Local Workgroup Meeting - RSVP today for our Locally Led Workgroup meeting on April 24th! Each year, Morgan Conservation District seeks local producer input to help prioritize programming and natural resource concerns. Your feedback is valuable and needed! When: April 24th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Where: Sam & Louie’s, 310 Main Street, Sterling. RSVP by April 22nd to 970-427-3358 or morganconservationdistrict@gmail.com.
April 24th, 2025 | Navigating Stream & Wetlands Restoration Permitting Under Colorado’s New Legislation - The Colorado Healthy Headwaters Working Group (CO-HHWG) is pleased to offer a one-hour webinar reviewing Colorado's new state dredge & fill permitting program for state waters. This program is currently going through the rulemaking process as mandated by HB24-1379. The program will be implemented in 2026 with the promulgation of Regulation 87. Learn more or register HERE.
April 28th & 29th, 2025 | CSI-MS4 Training - Designed specifically for Municipal personnel this online webinar course focuses on stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted; students are required to achieve a minimum overall score of 75% to be awarded 1.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) from the National Stormwater Center, and a five (5) year Inspector Certificate. Learn more or register HERE.
April 28th - 30th, 2025 | Colorado Growing Water Smart: Integrated Water and Land Use Planning Workshop - The Growing Water Smart workshop brings key community decision makers on water and land use planning together to collaborate on sustainable water use. The workshop utilizes a range of public engagement, planning, communication, and policy implementation tools to help community teams realize their water efficiency, watershed health, and water resilience goals. Application Deadline: February 28, 2025. Learn more HERE.
April 29th, 2025 | GOCO Grants 101 Webinar - This Zoom event will introduce our grant opportunities, application process, and how you can deliver a competitive project proposal. Register HERE.
April 30th - May 1st, 2025 | Biocontrol in Action Workshop - Join RiversEdge West (REW) and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for an interactive workshop in Phoenix, AZ on April 30 - May 1! Discover how tamarisk beetles are being used as an effective tool for managing invasive plant species in riparian ecosystems. This hands-on workshop will delve into the science and strategies behind biocontrol, showcasing its role in promoting long-term habitat restoration. Learn more or register HERE.
May 1st, 2025 | Wildfire Ready Action Planning Workshop - Join River Network for this virtual workshop where you’ll understand basics of Wildfire Ready Action Plans (WRAP) in Colorado and the purpose of the Wildfire Ready Watersheds program. Come to engage with peers and build a community of practice among WRAP leaders, develop relationships, and enhance work on WRAP planning. Register HERE.
May 2nd, 2025 | NGWOS: What's That? - Lunch at the Colorado River District (CRD) with a presentation by USGS hydrologists Cory Williams and Rodney Richards, followed by a short walk to see a local Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) in action at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. Learn how Middle Colorado Watershed Council, Colorado River District and USGS partnered after the Grizzly Creek Fire on post-fire recovery and critical water quality monitoring for the benefit of all downstream water users. Learn more HERE.
May 5th, 2025 | Restoring Natural Areas: Ecological Restoration Workshop - John H. Giordanengo is conducting a full-day Ecological Restoration training on May 5, hosted by Halfmoon Education. This on-line training is not only for accredited professionals in landscape architecture and engineering, but for those studying and working in the field of Ecological Restoration. This training provides continuing education credits for certified ecological restoration practitioners (CERP) with the Society for Ecological Restoration. If you are new to Halfmoon Education, they are providing a 50% discount for the first ten attendees who register with this code: JG2MXZ50. For a detailed training agenda, and to register, please visit 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.
July 7th - 11th, 2025 | Summer AgriCULTURE Institutes - Agriculture in the St. Vrain Valley - Explore the diverse and dynamic world of agriculture in the St. Vrain Valley! Based in the Longmont, Mead, and Firestone area, this immersive five-day professional development experience connects educators with local farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders to discover where our food comes from and how agriculture shapes our communities. With hands-on farm tours, classroom-ready resources, and standards-aligned content, this course is perfect for teachers who want to bring real-world learning to life in their classroom. Learn more HERE.
July 15th - 17th, 2025 | Summer AgriCULTURE Institutes - Steamboat Springs: Public Lands and Agriculture - Discover the powerful connection between public lands and agriculture in the heart of the Yampa Valley! This three-day course based in Steamboat Springs takes educators on an unforgettable journey through mountain ranches, forests, and open range to understand how land management, water, wildlife, and livestock production intersect. Learn from ranchers, land stewards, and conservationists while gaining fresh tools and ideas to spark inquiry and connect your students to Colorado’s natural and agricultural resources. Learn more HERE.
River Network has launched their Mastering the Grant Lifecycle: From Prospect to Execution learning series. Grants are the backbone of funding for so many nonprofit organizations, but managing them can often feel stressful, reactive, and disorganized. We’ve heard the challenges from across the network, and many of them can be solved with improved processes and more seamless collaboration. If you’ve ever hit a snag in your grant management process and thought there has to be a better way – this series is for you! Watch the episodes HERE.
Join RiversEdge West for their 2025 Workshop Series, where experts, practitioners, and community members come together to explore innovative approaches to riparian restoration. Each workshop offers a unique focus on the tools, technology, and partnerships driving successful restoration efforts across the Southwest.
The Professional Water Studies Certificate is made up of three courses – Colorado Water and the American West, Water Law, and U.S. Water Concerns. Take just one that you’re interested in or all three to earn the certificate. Each course is four weeks long, online, and self-paced – allowing continuing education to fit within your busy schedule. Learn more or register HERE.
The Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices training is designed to increase the skills of the professional mitigation practitioner and individuals who run mitigation programs. Participation in the 9-week virtual course is not guaranteed as we endeavor to provide training to individuals who lead or have responsibility for community wildfire mitigation programs. Acceptance is on a per person basis and is not transferable to another person. If there are multiple people from an organization signing up please ensure they sign up individually. Please complete this form if you are interested in being considered for the CWMBP training. Application forms are accepted on a rolling basis and added to a review list. As we schedule new classes, we will email next-steps to everyone listed. For questions about upcoming class or for assistance with this form email wendie.warner@co-co.org. Fill out the interest form HERE.
EPA Office of Water's Understanding Climate Change Impact on Water Resources Module — The EPA Office of Water has recently updated and relaunched their Understanding Climate Change Impact on Water Resources Module. This module explains the causes of climate change, its potential impacts on water resources, and the challenges water resource managers face. It was produced by EPA’s Watershed Academy, which publishes educational webinars and publications about watershed management. The updated module reflects the findings of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (2023) and Office of Water's Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2022). Regional information on climate change impacts in the United States is also provided in the course. To learn more, click 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.
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.