March 19th, 2025 | Where Do We Go From Here? - Join the Alliance for Collective Action on March 19 from 4pm - 6pm for a community gathering and conversation called Where Do We Go From Here? Together, we’ll share perspectives on where we are today and collectively chart a course for where we hope to go. Refreshments will be provided (food and your first drink is on us!), and you’ll experience a space to reconnect, reground, and take meaningful action in response to the current political climate. Register HERE.
March 25th, 2025 | Water Project Funding Program - Free Workshop -
The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District will host a free workshop on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Gunnison Public Library, Room B. Come learn about federal, state and local funding opportunities and resources for ag producers, land owners and water users. A free lunch will be provided. Learn more register HERE.
April 1st - 4th, 2025 | QWEL - Graywater Design and Installation for Professionals in Colorado - Learn how to design and build residential and commercial graywater systems compliant with Denver and Colorado regulations. With supply shortages on the horizon, water conservation, and water efficiency are more vital than ever to continue preserving such a precious resource. The course is designed for people with basic plumbing, landscaping, or irrigation skills. You will learn about the concepts required to install graywater systems in the Denver area. There will be an optional exam and installation for people wishing to be certified and listed as Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper. Learn more or register HERE.
April 2nd - 4th, 2025 | Beyond Grants: Building Financial Capacity for Land, Water and the Outdoors - Grand Junction, CO - Learn how to engage with the many and vital steps of the resource development cycle, and how to effectively use tools and systems and other topics. Learn more HERE.
April 3rd, 2025 | CWCB Climate Workshop - CSU Pueblo - 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 9th, 2025 | Water Wisdom: A Quick Dive into the Larimer County Water Plan - Join us to explore how we’re shaping the future of our water resources! Please feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments provided. We’ll share key highlights from the recently developed Water Plan, focusing on its goals, strategies, and how it addresses local water challenges like population growth, climate change, and watershed health. This informal session offers an opportunity to ask questions, provide input, and learn how the plan fosters collaboration and supports sustainable water management in Larimer County. Learn more or register HERE.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
TheClean 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 moreHERE.