Announcements Late October

Want to help inform critical water education efforts in our state? Please take some time to complete a survey about the water knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Colorado residents. The results of the survey will help Water Education Colorado and other organizations working on water education better tailor their programs to suit the needs of their community. To participate in this survey, you must be a Colorado resident over the age of 18. The survey takes 7-10 minutes to complete and your answers will remain confidential. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card. Click HERE to take the survey.

Register for the CLRMA Fall Conference and Elections, OCTOBER 26TH, 10AM – 12PM *If you are not already a CLRMA member, please join here to allow the continuation of these free or low-cost events*

The RiverStop has opened its doors to visitors and locals but only for intermittent hours for now. MCWC developed the unused space into a modern, timeless river interpretive center to bring the community further into the world of water education about our local watershed. They need more volunteers. If you or someone you know has time for a weekly four or six-hour stint, please email info@midcowatershed.org and use the subject line "RiverStop volunteer." 

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeing an increase in bear activity in the Denver metro area over the last month-and-a-half, particularly on the southwest corridor. This activity is not uncommon or new to the densely populated Front Range, but CPW would like to take this opportunity to educate city residents on bear activity and to answer some frequently asked questions. Click HERE to read the full article.

The Colorado Wastewater Utility Council (CWWUC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for a Coordinator to provide management and administrative services to the CWWUC.  The attached Request For Proposal provides prospective proposers with information regarding preparation and submittal of proposals for consideration by the Colorado Wastewater Utility Council. Click HERE to view.

Learn more about Colorado Water Trust’s Poudre Flows project and how the instream flow augmentation plan works to restore flows to the Poudre River from our staff attorney Alyson Meyer Gould! Watch the full video HERE.

WEco has recently produced several fact sheets focused on the Colorado Water Plan, Environmental Flows, and Fire and Watershed Health. The fact sheet series includes easy to understand background information, infographics and data on water topics. Be sure to download, print, repost and share them. And stay tuned for the next package coming soon! Click HERE to view.

Barr Lake State Park partnered with the acclaimed virtual reality experience design house TimeLooper to produce a new augmented reality app. This 360 degree virtual adventure includes points of interest around Barr Lake to educate and inspire visitors about nature, history, outdoor recreation, stewardship and Leave No Trace principles. Read HERE for more information.

SWEAP is gaining momentum thanks to individuals and organizations like you! Get involved in bringing water education to every community in Colorado by: Visiting the new SWEAP website | Downloading the SWEAP Executive Summary | Filling out a short form to share how you will bring SWEAP to your community and what resources would be most helpful | Signing up for email updates on SWEAP

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) has just recently released the 2020 Forest Action Plan (FAP), which is a road map to improving forest health across Colorado in the next decade.  The 2020 FAP was created by forestry experts at the Colorado State Forest Service.  This in-depth analysis of forest trends offers solutions and guidance for improving forest health and ensuring our forests — and the resources they provide — persevere for future generations.  This plan will also help assist decision-makers in investing in our forests where these investments will make the most difference.  If you would like to take a look at the plan please click HERE and HERE. Additionally, there is a Forest Action Plan app on the CSFS Forest Atlas page HERE. This is an easy, interactive tool that drills down into the themes of the Forest Action Plan and is an important tool to understand and know how to use.  For CSFS and federal grants, partners will need to show where their project fits in relations to the FAP and will need to convey how the projects that they are proposing ties into this plan.

The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, a center of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, proudly co-funded Swimming Upstream, a new StoryMap that highlights collaborative conservation efforts to protect endangered, native fish populations in the Upper Colorado River Basin and enhance critical streamflow management for recreation and agricultural needs in and around Grand Junction, Colorado, along a stretch of the Colorado River commonly known as the 15-Mile Reach. The StoryMap was developed by the Conservation Innovation Center for the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, in collaboration with the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Click HERE to access the map.

Conferences & Events Late October

OCTOBER 21st, 2021 | Colorado Beaver Summit | Colorado Headwaters. The virtual Colorado Beaver Summit will feature presentations that demonstrate the importance of beavers in implementing long-term solutions to Western water challenges. The focus of this virtual conference is nature-based water-resource restoration, including re-establishment of beavers across their traditional range, especially in headwaters regions. Click HERE to register and for more information.

OCTOBER 23rd, 2021, 8:30-11 am | Nature Walk at Bee’s Preserve | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust. RiGHT staff will guide you through a walking tour of one of our newer conservation easements, Bee's Preserve. U.S. Forest Service Biologist, Doug Clark, will assist in wildlife and bird identification. Coffee and pastries will be provided by Raisin' Rye, a microbakery in Del Norte. Binoculars recommended, although staff will have several pairs. Rain/muck boots recommended. This event is FREE but registration is required. Sign up HERE.

OCTOBER 26th, 2021, 9am-4pm | 2021 Hybrid Water Conservation Symposium | Colorado WaterWise. This year's event will be hosted at Mile High Station in Denver, CO on October 26. We also know that some organizations and individuals are not comfortable with in person attendance at events so they are pleased to offer a virtual option for this year's event. Click HERE for more information and to register.

OCTOBER 26th, 2021 | Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies book launch. John Giordanengo, a Fort Collins local, will be hosting a launch event for a new book entitled “Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies”. The event will take place at Wolverine Farm, 316 Willow St., Fort Collins, CO: with a 5 pm social, and a truly unique talk by a regional restoration ecologist, decades-long conservationist, and CO business owner at 6 pm. The evening will be accompanied by live music from Sturtz. The event is Free, In-Person, and open to the public with a max capacity of 50 attendees. If you would consider sharing this information on your outlet, that would be so greatly appreciated. Click HERE for more information.

OCTOBER 27th, 2021 | Volunteer Planting Event | RiversEdge West. In recent years, a significant amount of invasive Russian olive and tamarisk have been removed at this beloved park. On October 27th, volunteers will help to further restore this area by planting native plants that will provide a mid-story plant layer that is beneficial for wildlife, birds, and the patrons of the park. The event will run from 9am to 1pm, with lunch available and various snacks and water provided throughout the morning. Volunteers are encouraged to bring knee pads/kneelers, gloves, water bottles, sun protection, and work clothes. This event is limited to the first 20 participants. Click HERE to register.

NOVEMBER 3rd-4th, 2021 | Upper Colorado River Basin Water Forum | Virtual. The 2021 Upper Colorado River Basin Forum will occur virtually on November 3 and 4 with each day offering a series of keynotes and panels discussing practices and policies for local and regional resiliency. The Colorado River District's General Manager, Andy Mueller, will be featured on a November 3rd panel entitled, "CO Agricultural Perspectives on Demand Management and Temporary Fallowing." To read the full agendas for each day and to register click HERE.

NOVEMBER 5th, 2021, 7 pm MDT | Rio Reels Festival | Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project. The event will be held virtually and will feature several river-themed films, as well as a silent auction and door prizes! Rio Reels, aims to showcase the ways in which rivers sustain us. This year's films take a look into what this means for ranchers, fish, adventurers, and environmental activists. Restoration efforts are ways we can give back to the river what it has provided to us, and to ensure these opportunities are there in the future! Click HERE for more event information.

DECEMBER 9th, 2021: South Platte Forum. Check back for registration opening in 2021. Read more HERE.

DECEMBER 9th-10th, 2021 | Colorado Ag Water Summit. Colorado’s Ag Water Summit brings together agricultural leaders, water professionals, elected officials, and decision makers to discuss agricultural water issues. We have a Water Plan, but where does Ag fit into implementing the Water Plan? We plan to discuss Ag’s role in infrastructure, storage, the Colorado River Compact, funding, and how to maintain a healthy Ag economy into the future. Register HERE. Read the full agenda HERE.

Funding Opportunities Late October

NFWF RESTORE Colorado-In 2022, approximately $3 million may be available for projects focusing on the following habitats and statewide priorities: 

  • River corridors, riparian areas and wetlands

  • Eastern Colorado grasslands

  • Sagebrush rangelands

  • Big game winter range and migration routes

  • Forestland projects in specific geographies

Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021 by 9:59 PM Mountain Time. Click HERE for more information.

2022 Concept Paper and Consultation Day

The 2022 nonpoint source funding cycle begins with the development of a concept or idea focused on water quality problems or protection opportunities associated with nonpoint source pollution. For project sponsors interested in receiving feedback on a NPS project idea for the 2022 Request for Applications (RFA), the Nonpoint Source Program requests submittal of a concept paper. This is not a mandatory step in the funding process but we strongly suggest that you take advantage of this opportunity because it will help you develop a proposal that is better aligned with the Nonpoint Source Program's priorities and eligibility requirements to secure nonpoint source funds.

See the HERE for guidance in developing your concept paper. Please submit your concept paper to: cdphe_wqcd_nonpointsource+managers@state.co.us by November 1, 2021 by 5 pm (MST). Feedback on ideas shared through concept papers will be provided November 8, 10 or 12 during a telephone conference in the morning or afternoon (more details on consultation days to follow).

Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Water Plan Grant Funding. Extra state stimulus funding in 2021: $20 million available in total for the July 1 & Dec. 1 applications

  • Water Plan Grant program funding categories include:

    • Water Storage & Supply 

    • Water Sharing Agreements

    • Conservation & Land Use Planning

    • Engagement & Innovation

    • Agricultural Projects

    • Environmental & Recreation Projects

The deadline to apply is December 1, 2021. Click HERE for more information and to apply.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: WaterSmart program (multiple funding opportunities listed below). 

  • Environmental Water Resources Projects

    • Environmental Water Resources Projects is a new funding category under WaterSMART. Projects that benefit plant and animal species, fish and wildlife habitat, riparian areas, and ecosystems directly influenced by water resources management are eligible.

    • Project types can include water conservation and efficiency projects to improve the environment through quantifiable and sustained water savings, mitigation of drought-related impacts, and watershed management or restoration projects with a nexus to water resources or water resources management. Projects under this new category may be eligible for up to 75% federal funding. 

    • Applications are due December 9, 2021.

  • Water and Energy Efficiency Grants

    • Water and Energy Efficiency Grants are one of the longest-running parts of the WaterSMART Program. Grants are available for projects that conserve and use water more efficiently, increase renewable energy production, enhance drought resilience, and mitigate risk of future water conflict. Applicants receive additional consideration for delivery system improvements that complement on-farm enhancements supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This program requires a minimum 50% non-federal cost-share. 

Applications are due November 3, 2021.

2022 RFA Release

Nonpoint Source is now accepting applications for watershed implementation projects that restore waterbodies impaired by nonpoint sources of selenium, sediment, pathogens and/or nutrients AND/OR protect waterbodies from nonpoint sources of pollution. They are also accepting applications for watershed-based plans for either:

  1. Pre-planning for an EPA Nine Element Watershed-Based Plan;

  2. Developing a new EPA Nine Element Watershed-Based Plan; or

  3. Updating an existing EPA Nine Element Watershed-Based Plan.

Please visit HERE for application and reference materials. The 2022 RFA Announcement is attached here as well. Applications must be submitted to cdphe_wqcd_nonpointsource+managers@state.co.us by December 31st, 2021 by 5pm (MST). Please direct questions regarding the RFA to Estella Moore at cdphe_wqcd_nonpointsource+managers@state.co.us by November 19, 2021 by 5pm (MST). Answers to those questions will be posted on npscolorado.comon November 22, 2021.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for Board members responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program created by bill HB21-1318. The Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Board Member Application and additional application materials are posted on the CPW website. The purpose of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program is to increase access and opportunity for underserved youth and their families to experience Colorado's open spaces, state parks, public lands, and other outdoor areas. Outdoor recreation costs can include long-distance travel, specialized outdoor recreation gear and activity instruction that adds up and becomes prohibitively expensive for lower-income households. This can be discouraging for some families, making them unable to experience the nature of the state.


Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 2022 Non-Motorized Trails and LWCF Grant Cycles are now open and accepting applications. The grant cycles are currently live now through Oct. 4, 2021. The program is placing an emphasis on maintenance projects for the 2022 cycle to address the increased need to repair and improve existing trails in the state. Applicants may submit two applications for a State Trails grant, one can be in either the Construction or Maintenance category and the other can be in the Planning or Support category.

The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working on or planning to work on projects to address local environmental and/or public health issues in their communities. The program assists recipients in building collaborative partnerships with other stakeholders (e.g., local businesses and industry, local government, medical service providers, academia, etc.) to develop solutions that will significantly address environmental and/or public health issue(s) at the local level. Click HERE for more information.

The YWG BRT grant program has three designated award periods contingent upon available funding. All grant criteria is designated by the request amount of under or over $10,000. Please review the requirements and goals of the program to determine the appropriate application level for your request. These grants will be awarded in November, February and April depending on available funds. Click HERE for more information.

Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, Clint Evans announced the 2021 opportunities for enrollment into the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetlands Reserve Easement Program (ACEP-WRE). To compete for available funding in signup 1, landowners must submit a complete application to their local NRCS field office by 4:00pm, Friday, February 12, 2021 (MST) and by 4:00pm, Friday, April 9, 2021, for funding consideration in Signup 2. ACEP-WRE provides financial and technical assistance to help conserve wetlands and their related benefits. ACEP-WRE easements provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species. Additionally, they can have a wide range of other benefits, including filtering sediments and chemicals to improve water quality, reducing impacts of flooding, recharging groundwater, protecting biological diversity, and providing opportunities for educational, scientific and limited recreational activities. Please click HERE for more information.

Thanks to major support from Toyota Motor North America, International Paper (IP), and the Hilton Effect Foundation, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce $128,000 in grant funding to support public lands that have been impacted by increased use during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing regulations in place, people are turning to the outdoors more than ever for exercise and rejuvenation. At the same time, the agencies and organizations responsible for maintaining public lands are hampered by reductions in staff, volunteers, and resources, leaving them ill-equipped to keep up with increased human presence in these delicate ecosystems on top of existing maintenance backlogs. In response, NEEF has established the Restoration & Resilience COVID Recovery Fund to help restore these special places by distributing resources and mobilizing volunteers. The deadlines for the next rounds of funding are February 1st, April 1st, and June 1st, 2021. For more information click HERE.

USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) offers financial and technical assistance to farmers and private landowners through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) to create, restore, and enhance wetlands. Click HERE for more information.

In response to the impacts of COVID-19, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has launched the Resilient Communities Program (RCP). The $15 million program aims to fund one-time, immediate needs or opportunities that have emerged in direct response to the pandemic. It will help partners advance outdoor recreation, stewardship, and land protection projects in a manner that best reflects community needs and priorities at this moment in time. Capacity and operations support, stewardship efforts, projects that support community vitality, and urgent and emergent land acquisition opportunities will be considered. For more information, including eligibility criteria and application forms, click HERE.

Colorado River Network offers funding from the Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank. Are you planning, designing, or implementing on-the-ground restoration projects that will restore river flows and/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportunity to share your projects with businesses who may be interested in providing support for your projects? If the answer is “Yes!” be sure to check out the Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank, a new opportunity for paid members of River Network to use a national platform to attract funding.

US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program. This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. The program is currently accepting applications. Full details, including requirements and guidance, can be found HERE.

Colorado Emergency Drought Response Program.-The Program provides up to $1 million annually, in the form of loans or grants, for emergency drought-related water augmentation purposes to Colorado’s agricultural water users. For more information click HERE.

Colorado's Water Plan Grants fund progress on the critical actions identified in the Colorado’s Water Plan (CWP) and its Measurable Objectives. See the grant guidelines and apply HERE.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Program provides grants and loans to assist Colorado water users in addressing their critical water supply issues and interests. The funds help eligible entities complete water activities, which may include competitive grants for: Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance; Studies or analysis of structural, nonstructural consumptive and nonconsumptive water needs, projects or activities; and structural and nonstructural water projects or activities. Basin Account application timelines vary by basin. Statewide Account applications are brought before the board in March and September. For more information click HERE.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board offers numerous loans and grants to water providers and other entities statewide for a variety of water-related projects, studies, planning documents, awareness campaigns and other activities. Click HERE to find out more about the CWCB’s funding programs.

The Environmental Protection Agency Water Finance Clearinghouse has access to hundreds of water funding opportunities that can be found HERE.

Trainings & Workshops Late October

OCTOBER 21st, 2021 | Get Grants | Community Resource Center. This interactive training will show participants how to craft a compelling case for support through interactive exercises. A review of grant terminology, grant funding trends and resources relative to COVID-19, sources of grant funding and research tools including the Colorado Grants Guide® will be discussed. Click HERE for more information.

OCTOBER 21st, 2021 | Communications for Coalitions Learning Series | Urban Waters Learning Network. This fall, the Urban Waters Learning Network is sponsoring the 3-part Communications for Coalitions Learning Series, led by Brandon Hayes of Bold Bison Communications Consulting. This virtual learning series is designed to enhance the skills and capacities of coalitions and multi-stakeholder partnerships, including the Urban Waters Federal Partnership locations and others. Each of these 90-minute, highly interactive sessions will focus on the particular opportunities and challenges inherent in communicating the work of coalitions. It is encouraged that participants attend all three sessions, if possible. Click HERE for more information.

OCTOBER 21st, 2021, 9:30 am | Tap into Federal Funding: Watersmart EWRP Grants. This new opportunity offers agencies and nongovernmental organizations in Western states the opportunity to fund resilient, nature-based solutions that improve water quality and habitats. During the webinar you will hear from USBR and WaterNow staff--and there will be plenty of time for questions. The EWRP grants offer eligible applicants an opportunity to leverage up to $2,000,000 in federal funding through this cost-share grant, and may only require a 25% funding match depending on the project requirements. Click HERE for more details and to register.

OCTOBER 21st, 2021, 3:00PM -5:00PM | Bilingual Training: Taking Care of Stormwater Infrastructure (A closer look at Extended Detention Basins). In Colorado, the most common type of Stormwater Infrastructure used is the Extended Detention Basin (EDB). In many cases this type of stormwater infrastructure is owned by HOAs or commercial properties. You may own, manage, or maintain a property with an Extended Detention Basin! Join to learn more about how to identify these systems, how they function and how to keep your costs low by regularly maintaining them. Light refreshments will be provided.

En Colorado, el tipo más común de infraestructura de aguas pluviales que se utiliza es la cuenca de retención ampliada (EDB). En muchos casos, este tipo de infraestructura de aguas pluviales es propiedad de las asociaciones de propietarios o de las propiedades comerciales. Es posible que usted sea propietario, administre o mantenga una propiedad con una cuenca de retención ampliada. Participe con nosotros para aprender más sobre cómo identificar estos sistemas, cómo funcionan y cómo mantener sus costes bajos mediante el mantenimiento regular de los mismos.


This class is offered in Spanish and English. Register HERE.

OCTOBER 27th-28th, 2021 | Geographic Information Systems for Water and Wastewater Utilities. The use of Geographic Information Systems in utilities is becoming more and more prevalent as many companies update their CAD systems to have more functioning asset management technologies.   While GIS in utilities is similar in many of the data collection and data management functions there are some distinct differences in the water and wastewater sectors.  This course will go through the fundamentals of GIS and how it applies to the industry. Click HERE to register.

NOVEMBER 5th, 2021, 9am- 12:30 pm | San Juan Virtual Funder Roundtables | Community Resource Center. Virtual Funder Roundtables are an opportunity to directly engage with staff from foundations and grantmaking agencies of your choosing - to introduce yourself, share a bit about your work, ask questions about fit, and speak to your needs and plans. This three and a half hour session will provide participating nonprofits with the opportunity to connect with up to six funders throughout the morning, while providing ample breaks to ensure you can take care and refresh yourselves. Nonprofits will sign up for sessions with the funders of their choice to be a small group with other organizations from their region. We will limit the number of participants to four in each round to ensure meaningful engagement and foster regional relationship building. For more information and to register click HERE.

MSU Denver developed the noncredit Water Studies courses for people interested in safeguarding this precious resource. Students will learn history, law, management, and water trends in Colorado and the American West. The courses have recently been improved, offering the same high quality, but shortened to meet your busy schedules. The course structure has been redesigned for each class to be one month long to improve the learning experience and accommodate the schedules of busy professional students. Click HERE for more information.

Colorado Master Irrigator offers farmers and farm managers advanced training on conservation- and efficiency-oriented irrigation management practices and tools. This program is the product of efforts led by several local producers, district management representatives, and others. Colorado Master Irrigator is modeled on the award-winning Master Irrigator program created and run since 2016 by the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District in the Texas panhandle. Topic experts from Colorado and adjacent Ogallala states, serve as instructors over the 32 hours of the program. Colorado Master Irrigator's interactive class format is designed to encourage peer-to-peer exchange among participants and instructors, helping forge useful contacts that graduates can reach out to after their participation in the program. Click HERE for more information.

The Clean Water Certificate (CWC) training program for workforce development provides high quality training opportunities that promotes job growth in the stormwater industry and delivers industry-specific, job-readiness skills and knowledge. Click HERE to learn more about this training program offered by the Center for Watershed Protection.

Silt Removal - Positive Impact on Crop Yields, Water Use Efficiency, & Irrigation Systems. Presentation from the 2021 World Ag Expo on sources of silt, its impacts, and current and new methods of removal. Watch the presentation here!

“Stormwater Treatment Systems and Green Infrastructure” | Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance. Educational video shot and edited by Jacob Erickson (Hermits Peak Watersheds Alliance PR Media Specialist), narrated by Aaron Kauffman of Southwest Urban Hydrology, and produced by Hermit's Peak Watersheds Alliance. Click HERE to view.

“Returning Rapids Project: A discussion with Peter Lefebvre and Mike DeHoff” | Colorado River Studies. The Returning Rapids Project seeks to document the recovery of river resources once inundated by a full Lake Powell, and now being exposed as reservoir storage declines. Peter Lefebvre and Mike DeHoff, principal investigators of the Returning Rapids project and professional river guides in Moab, Utah, are working to record these changes. They will share their preliminary findings and matched photographs in the talk. Watch the full video HERE.

The American Stormwater Institute, LLC now offers courses in a live setting and online 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.

Job Announcements Late October

The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA) is searching for a new Executive Director. The most immediate goal for PHA and its ED is ensuring the operational stability of PHA through congressional reauthorization of the CALA by 2024. NHA’s founding legislation administered funding for PHA until 2024, so the new ED will need to coordinate legislative support and create an action plan to ensure funds for the future. Applications are due Monday, November 8, 2021 by 9 a.m. MST. Click HERE for the full job description.

Audubon Rockies is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Western Rivers. Reporting to the Western Rivers Regional Program Manager at Audubon Rockies, the Senior Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Western Water Program with on-the-ground project grant coordination and proposals, policy research, internal and external communications, chapter outreach, and coalition collaboration with a principal focus on water and habitat issues primarily in Colorado and to a lesser extent Utah and Wyoming. Position is open until filled. Click HERE for the full job description and how to apply.

Northern Water is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Engineer. This position leads multiple water quality improvement initiatives and projects and supports departmental activities through a team-centered approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will have demonstrated outstanding project management experience in applied environmental engineering fields related to surface water quality, limnology, watershed management and restoration, or water treatment and must demonstrate collaborative problem-solving. Click HERE for more information and to register.


Colorado TU seeks a candidate with successful development experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to coldwater conservation to serve as the organization’s Development Director. The Development Director will be engaged across each of these funding areas but with greatest focus on unrestricted revenue from individuals, corporate gifts, and the annual River Stewardship Gala. For more information and to apply click HERE.

Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is seeking a General Manager. The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (“UVWUA”) delivers irrigation water to approximately 86,000 acres to shareholders from Montrose to Delta. The Project diverts water from the Gunnison River, Uncompahgre River, Ridgeway Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, and Taylor Park Reservoir. The UVWUA generates electricity for homes, farms and industry at five micro-hydroelectric plants. The General Manager will ensure reliable conveyance, delivery and use of water for the benefit of our shareholders. Learn more and apply HERE.

The City of Boulder is seeking a Water Quality Specialist. This team member provides an essential role in supporting drinking water operations and compliance. Under general direction, this team member conducts water quality monitoring, equipment and instrument maintenance, data management and analysis, field investigations related to surface water and drinking water, laboratory analyses, and customer service related to drinking water inquiries. For more information and to apply click

Coalitions and Collaborative, Inc is seeking a Chief Operations Officer. The successful applicant will be a proven leader who is willing to serve the larger purpose of fostering on-the-ground conservation efforts that protect and restore natural resources and local communities by supporting collaborative conservation organizations, who produce collective impacts through stakeholder driven efforts. For more information click HERE.

Mountain Studies Institute is hiring a Environmental Education Coordinator to serve as an Environmental Education AmeriCorps (eeCorps) member. The EE Coordinator will have the opportunity to develop and deliver place-based environmental education and stewardship activities centered around MSI's community-driven water, forest health, and climate-related research, programming, and action. This position is full time for 11 months. Click HERE for more information.

The State of Colorado is seeking a DHSEM Emergency/Recovery Specialist. This position is subject to recall for emergency management operations, which may require irregular hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Click HERE to read the full job description.

The City of Greeley is looking for a passionate water conservation person to: achieve water efficiency measures, analyses and interpretation of water use data, conduct indoor and outdoor water audits and community/customer engagement. The position will be responsible to plan, develop and implement projects and programs that support the Water Conservation Teams’ objectives and goals. For the full job description click HERE.

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) is hiring an Executive Director. If you are a smart, energetic nonprofit leader that is passionate about keeping the Poudre River watershed resilient and want to share that passion with others, then CPRW has an opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, mission driven, self-directed leader, with a proven track record of successfully managing nonprofits; and is knowledgeable about watershed health. This position has the opportunity to play a visionary role for the health of the Poudre River watershed. For more information click HERE.

Western Resource Advocates is hiring for several positions. Take a look at the job opportunities available HERE.

CASR is currently hiring for Green Workforce Liaison. The Green Workforce Liaison will serve as a liaison between CASR and DEDO to ensure alignment between Denver’s Climate Protection Fund (CPF) and Denver’s Green Workforce Development Strategy. This position will work to implement both the CPF and Green Workforce Development Strategy in Denver. This includes ensuring that “green jobs'' are also quality jobs. To apply and for more information, click HERE.