Funding Opportunities Late March

Partners in the Outdoors Grant Program is now open. To be eligible a partner organization must: be a non-profit organization or a government entity and provide a grant report detailing the use of funds at the closure of the grant cycle. Projects should be collaborative in nature and address the priority areas identified in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Matching funds​ (in-kind and/or cash match that are from sources other than CPW) are not required but strongly recommended in order to increase the impact of the Partners in the Outdoors grant funds. Partners can apply for a grant in an amount up to $10,000.The application deadline is Monday, March 20th, 2023

The Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Program is now accepting applications for their FY23 Environmental Water Resources Projects (EWRP).This funding opportunity is available for projects focused on environmental benefits and that have been developed as part of a collaborative process to help carry out an established strategy to increase the reliability of water resources.

• Applications are due by March 28, 2023

• Applicants may request up to $3 million for projects which can be completed within three years.

Click here to access the funding opportunity on grants.gov and download the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity (also searchable using the opportunity number R23AS00089).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is allocating $550 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to expedite investments to reduce pollution in disproportionately impacted communities. Grant funding will be available through the EPA’s new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program. This new program will fund up to 11 entities to serve as grantmakers to community-based projects that reduce pollution. Grantmakers will work collaboratively with the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. Grantees will develop an efficient, simplified process so that organizations that historically have faced barriers to receiving funding can more seamlessly apply for subgrants and address environmental harms and risks. The following types of organizations can apply:

• A community-based nonprofit organization;

• A partnership of community-based nonprofit organizations;

• A partnership between a Tribal Nation and a community-based nonprofit organization; or,

• A partnership between an institution of higher education and a community-based nonprofit organization.

The Yampa River Fund will invest in conservation and restoration activities that positively impact Yampa River flows and support natural resource-based livelihoods, including agriculture and recreation, throughout the basin. It will ensure that a healthy, flowing Yampa River remains the thriving center of our communities for generations to come. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 3, 2023! Apply now.

Water Conservation Field Services Program Financial Assistance for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.  Development of Water Conservation Plans to meet state or local water conservation goals and water management improvements through system optimization review are supported by this grant. May 31, 2023  Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET,

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (department) opened the PFAS Grant Program on January 3rd, 2023. The grant program aims to help avoid future contamination and ensure safe drinking water for all Coloradans from PFAS chemicals. The department formed the PFAS Grant Program in the fall of 2021 to identify, assess, and reduce the impacts of PFAS on human health and the environment. Public water systems, local public health agencies, private well owners, tribal governments, other government entities, not-for-profit non-governmental organizations or non-profit educational institutions can apply for the grant. The deadline is March 31, 2023 and grants will be awarded by May 1, 2023, with a project start date in summer of 2023.

The Babbitt Center is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for Dissertation Fellowships. These awards support PhD students in the United States and Mexico who are conducting dissertation research on the integration of land and water policy to advance sustainability and resilience, particularly in the Colorado River Basin. For more information, read the application guidelines or contact Zach Sugg. The application deadline is March 1.

Federal Technical Assistance Grants. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, a total of $5 million in federal funding has been allocated for technical assistance grants that will enable eligible entities to work with the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) contractors or to hire contractors to expand their capacity and expertise, in pursuit of federal funding opportunities that directly support the Colorado Water Plan objectives. The allowable uses of this grant funding are broad in scope, to allow for the wide range of federal opportunities available. Funding can be used for: preliminary project planning and design, preliminary permitting, development of estimated project costs, navigation of available federal opportunities, grant writing, and federal grant application submittal. Rolling application deadline.

The Request for Concept Papers for AIM Grant Funding has been posted! Download the instructions and the concept paper from COCO's AIM Grant Page under How To Apply HERE.

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs are provided to eligible applicant states/tribes/territories that, in turn, provide sub-grants to local governments. The applicant selects and prioritizes applications developed and submitted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to FEMA for grant funds. Prospective sub-applicants should consult the official designated point of contact for their applicant state/tribe/territory for further information regarding specific program and application requirements.

The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) was created after the devastating 2020 fire season by the Colorado legislature through the bi-partisan supported SB21-258 in the summer of 2021. COSWAP is designed to quickly move $17.5 million state stimulus dollars to start on-the-ground work on fuels reduction projects and increase Colorado's capacity to conduct critical forest restoration and wildfire mitigation work that will increase community resilience and protect life, property and infrastructure.

Applications are NOW OPEN for Nature in the City planning grants! Have an idea for a nature play area, outdoor gathering space, or pollinator restorations? The Dream it Up Project Planning grants can help you and your community plan out your dream project. Anyone from HOA's, faith-based organizations, affordable housing communities, and even schools are welcome and encouraged to apply. Get started!

The Colorado River District’s Community Funding Partnership was created in 2021 to fund multi-purpose water projects on the Western Slope in five project categories: productive agriculture, infrastructure, healthy rivers, watershed health and water quality, and conservation and efficiency. Funding for the program was approved by Western Colorado voters as part of ballot question 7A in November 2020. These funds provide a catalyst for projects that are priorities for residents in the District to receive matching funds from state, federal and private sources. Click here for more information and to apply.

The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) was created after the devastating 2020 fire season by the Colorado legislature through the bi-partisan supported SB21-258 in the summer of 2021. COSWAP is designed to quickly move $17.5 million state stimulus dollars to start on-the-ground work on fuels reduction projects and increase Colorado's capacity to conduct critical forest restoration and wildfire mitigation work that will increase community resilience and protect life, property and infrastructure. Learn more about these opportunities here.

HUD: Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice. HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) has the authority to accept unsolicited research proposals that address current research priorities. HUD is making up to $2 million available for Lead and Healthy Homes Research Partnerships and approximately $1 million available for Research Partnerships for other topics. HUD is interested in increasing participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) of higher education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in all program areas. To learn more, click here.

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 Water Conservation Board has compiled this database to serve as a tool for people and organizations across Colorado to navigate all available funding opportunities for water projects in a single place.

A list of state, federal and private funding available for a wide variety of wildfire mitigation projects including Watershed Health.

Announcements Late March

WATCH — “Wild and Free! The Yampa River to Dinosaur National Monument” Known as the Jewel of the West, the Yampa River is one of North America’s last free-flowing river ecosystems. Rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing through Northwest Colorado, It’s a living showcase of the diversity of life a free-flowing river supports. Ride the rapids through Dinosaur National Monument while exploring rich ecological and cultural delights.

The Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative seeks your input regarding outdoor recreation and natural resource values for the Pikes Peak region! Your responses will play a vital role in the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative planning process for regional planning across Pikes Peak.

Denver Water, one of the largest landowners in Colorado and the state’s largest water utility, is implementing a new permitting system for commercial fishing guides on a prized stretch of the South Platte River near Deckers.

Farmers And Ranchers Step Up With Innovative Drought Resilience Strategies

Platte Valley Partnership Designed To Protect Water For Irrigated Farms

Colorado Airborne Snow Measurment Working Group. CASM is using state of the art technology to accurately measure snowpack density and depth. ASO Inc., the company that is offering the operational snowpack measurement product, uses aircraft to take Lidar scans, which are similar to radar, and provides 3D pictures of the landscape prior to snow, or a snow-free sample, then pictures are taken at peak snowpack.

Trainings & Workshops Late March

March 23rd, 2023 | Data Storytelling 101 | Colorado Nonprofit Association. In this interactive training designed for small and mid-sized nonprofit practitioners, we will explore several practices for data visualization, how to engage others in any data-centric conversation and how to apply general principles of storytelling and communication.  

March 28th, 2023 | Leak Detection System Development | Online. The philosophy of leak detection is a lot simpler than what most systems think.  By employing a more common sense and keep it simple approach, this course will educate the user on how to minimize risks and costs associated with selecting and implementing leak detection equipment or services.

March 29th -30th, 30th-31st, 2023 | Hydraulic Modeling Fundamentals Intermediate Hydraulic Modeling for Water Utility Distribution Systems. This course introduces hydraulic models for water utility distribution systems and covers how models support efficient short- and long-term water utility planning and operations. Attendees will learn about and engage in exercises that will cover the key uses of hydraulic models.

March 29th, 2023 | Smart Practices to Save Water with AMI-Enabled Leak Notifications Webinar | Alliance for Water Efficiency. Find out how many homes typically have leaks, and how notifications affect how long leaks last and how often they occur. Get the latest snapshot of what over 100 other utilities are doing related to customer portals, AMI-enabled leak notifications, high usage notifications, leak adjustment policies, leak inspection services and more. This webinar will include a facilitated Q&A session with utilities, plus a chance for you to get your questions answered.

March 29th, 2023 | Insurance Basics for Watershed Protection | River Network. River Network members face risk management challenges that are as diverse and far-reaching as the lands and waters they protect. Join Meghan Mullee (Alliant Insurance) to learn about the types of insurance you should be considering for your board and staff, your volunteers, your on-the-water operations and events, invasive species removal, planting and restoration work, and more.

April 4th, 2023 | Shoestring Stewardship | Colorado Nonprofit Association. For small nonprofits interested in learning about the donor stewardship process and ways to engage with donors in powerful and impactful ways, even with a “shoestring” budget and staff. 

April 6th, April 26th, 2023 | The Invisible Yellow Line | Colorado Nonprofit Association. Board and staff- who does what in a well-run nonprofit organization? In session 1, we'll dig into the primary roles of the board and staff in governance and planning. We’ll start with some definitions, explore the duties of Care, Loyalty and Honesty, discuss conflict of interest, mission and vision, disclosures and reporting, bylaws and policies, the basics of planning for a vertically-aligned organization and more.

May 2nd-4th, 2023 | Cross-Boundary Landscape Restoration Workshop | Colorado State University.This multi-agency and stakeholder gathering will build on the first Cross-Boundary Landscape Restoration Workshop, which took place in March 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2020 workshop directed and empowered attendees to use future workshops to address the issue of climate change on cross-boundary restoration, and innovative mechanisms for accomplishing restoration, from implementation approaches to financing options. The 2020–2022 fire years have only increased the need to broaden post-fire restoration knowledge to better align with expected ecological and social climate futures.

May 6th-7th, 2023 | Crew Leader Training | RMFI. The 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Crew Leader Training will take place Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Attendance during both days is required, this years training will occur on Pikes Peak - America's Mountain in the North Slope Recreation Area. Scroll down for more information. The Pikes Peak Regional Crew Leader Training is an intensive weekend-long training for experienced volunteers who are interested in becoming certified Volunteer Crew Leaders. The training is hosted in partnership by Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Trails and Open Space Coalition, and the City of Colorado Springs, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

MAY 17thh-19th, 2023 | Scenario Planning for Urban Futures | University of Michigan. Scenario planning allows for forward-thinking urban plans that address external forces—such as climate change—that are not traditionally accounted for. The term refers to a family of different methods that include integrative, qualitative, and quantitative techniques tailored to different types of plans and projects. In the course, urban planning professionals will gain first-hand knowledge about scenario planning and concrete ideas for how to implement scenarios in their cities.

July 17th-August 3rd, 2023 | Earth Corps Field Studies Program | RMFI. Earth Corps is an 18-day field studies course that provides motivated, environmentally conscious undergraduate students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado mountains. The program began in 2002 and in 2014, it won the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Higher Education Award. The application deadline is April 10, 2023.

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!

Colorado Water and the American West teaches students about the rich history of water in the Western United States, how native communities used it, and the American approach to water management. The western United States is a region with a long history of water challenges. In the American West, over 40 million people depend on the Colorado River, now listed as one of the most endangered rivers in America. MSU Denver developed the non credit Professional Water Studies courses for people interested in safeguarding this precious resource. Taught by MSU Denver faculty, courses are one month long, fully online, and self-paced to accommodate the schedules of busy professional students.

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 new education resource to learn about your watershed including mine reclamation, water monitoring, recreational use, water conservation, drinking water and waste water treatment and distribution, aquatic life, water scarcity, agricultural use, management, infrastructure, and more. Watch the video series here.

Master Irrigator Program- San Luis Valley. Over four sessions, this 32-hour program reviews water law and administration, history of water development, and gives participants the tools and strategies to improve water and energy use efficiency and conservation, soil health, and profitability on their operations. Those who complete the course will also receive a $2,000 stipend. To be eligible for this course you must farm in either Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Saguache or Mineral County. Details will be available soon 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.

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 implementation of the new Non-standard MS4 Permit. Please click HERE to access the material.

San Juan Expedition Avy Course based at Thelma Hut. The AIARE Avy 1 Hut Course is designed to give you a full introduction to backcountry travel. Based out of the Thelma hut on Red Mountain Pass, you will spend day and night with your peers and instructors learning the foundation of avalanche education. In a hut format, you spend more time skiing, more time learning from and observing your instructors, and more time in the mountains—all with lodging and food included. When you take your level one with San Juan Expeditions you will get hands-on experience analyzing the avalanche hazard and using your observations to make decisions in the field. Click HERE for more information.

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.

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!

Conferences & Events Late March

March 18th, 2023 | Fly Fishing Film Tour. Celebrate all things fly fishing with an array of short films from destinations around the world, all while raising awareness about the Uncompahgre River Watershed. RIGS Fly Shop and Telluride Angler have joined forces to bring the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour to Ridgway! 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership for projects slated to improve river health and habitat within the Uncompahgre River Valley. Come grab some great food, beer donated by Ouray Brewery and The Liquor Store, incredible door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, and more. Thanks to Alpine Bank for event support.

March 22nd & 23rd, 2023 | State of the River Meetings. The Lower and Upper Yampa state of the river talk is coming up next week and the White River first week of April. Please plan to attend this free community event and learn about the state of the Colorado River. Free dinner served at 6:00 pm with the talk starting at 6:30.

March 31st, 2023 | Seeking Common Ground in Crisis | SWCD’s Southwest Water Seminar. You are invited to the 39th Annual Water Seminar, ‘Seeking Common Ground in Crisis’. Whether you are new to the water world or an expert there is space for you, but it is filling up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Presenters will cover a variety of topics including reusing water, the Colorado River, environmental issues, and much more! There will also be space to voice your concerns, ask questions, and have your perspective heard.

April 3-6th, 2023 | Colorado Rural Water Association Annual Conference.

April 5th, 2023 | Beers with the Board | Friends of the Yampa. Join the Friends of the Yampa board (staff and volunteers, too!) for beers at Storm Peak Brewing Co. (1885 Elk River Rd, Steamboat Springs) on Wednesday, April 5!

April 10th & 11th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. This conference is geared toward professionals working proactively to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes such as Mitigation Specialists, Emergency Managers, Firefighters, Researchers, Foresters, Developers and Policy Makers. Anyone wishing to learn more about how they can reduce their community’s vulnerability to wildfire is welcome to attend.

April 10th-April 14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. The Colorado Wildland Fire Conference is held every 18 months. This year our conference will be in Fort Collins, Colorado in April 2023; followed by a conference in the fall of 2024.The Colorado Wildland Fire Conference is geared toward professionals working proactively to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes such as Mitigation Specialists, Emergency Managers, Firefighters, Researchers, Foresters, Developers and Policy Makers. Anyone wishing to learn more about how they can reduce their community’s vulnerability to wildfire is welcome to attend.

April 14th, 2023 | Planting for the Future | RiversEdge West. The first workshop of RiversEdge West's 2023 Workshop Series will take place at the Tamaya Wellness Center in Albuquerque, NM on April 14th with a focus on planting for the future along the Middle Rio Grande. We'll hear a keynote presentation from the Institute for Applied Ecology on restoring habitat with climate-adapted plant palettes, from sourcing to planting. Numerous local projects will be highlighted, with presentations on practical restoration project considerations, case studies in maintaining geodatabases for collaboration, monitoring, and planning; an innovative restoration plan following the Big Hole Fire; and more. Field trips will include tours of the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s work to restore the river channel, and active and historic floodplain on the Rio Grande, as well as the San Antonio Oxbow and the Bosque School burn site to discuss process-based restoration tools and post-fire vegetation management. Cost: $50

April 11th-14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Save the date!

April 12th, 2023 | Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting. Registration is open for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists annual meeting on April 12, 2023, taking place at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Visit our announcement page for the registration link and links to submit an abstract and sponsor the event. 

April 25th & 26th, 2023 | Arkansas River Basin Water Forum. The 27th annual Forum will be held in Colorado Springs.  The two day Forum serves as a conduit for information about the Arkansas River Basin and issues related to wise water management.  We welcome a diverse group of water users and stakeholders offering attendees a unique opportunity to interact and engage.   Through our annual Forums, a broader understanding of water issues has evolved along with the opportunity to find common ground.

April 29th, 2023 | High School Spring Stewardship Day | The Greenway Foundation. Join for our annual Spring High School South Platte Stewardship Day! Teens along the front range will help clean our city and South Platte River habitats by picking up trash in and along the River at Johnson Habitat Park. Service hours can be provided. Registration will open on March 29th, 2023.

May 10th, 2023 | Annual Children’s Water Festival. This year marks the 25th year the Southwestern Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been hosting an annual children’s water festival in Southwest Colorado. The Children's Water Festival presents a unique opportunity to educate fifth grade students about local water issues and the environment and helps them understand how they can protect water supplies and their environment. Volunteers are needed!

May 18th, 2023 | Trinidad Water Festival. Save the date!

June 2nd-July 1st, 2023 | Run Off - Call for Art | Friends of the Yampa. Friends of the Yampa seek artworks that celebrate the Yampa River and its surrounding watershed. Runoff, a community art show, is in its second year presented by Friends of the Yampa. The mission of Runoff is to bring together artworks that inspire the preservation of water resources, and demonstrate a variety of stakeholder ties to the Yampa River Basin.

June 12th, 2023 | Colorado Brownfields Conference. This year’s theme, Brownfields – Redevelopment Gold, explores the many opportunities associated with brownfields. With unprecedented levels of funding for brownfields cleanup and support and an ever-growing need for community revitalization and affordable housing, it’s time to cash in on the Redevelopment Gold! Everyone from community leaders and municipal staff to consultants and development professionals will be able to learn, grow, and network at this year’s conference. The Call for Sessions opens January 10th through February 26th.

Job Announcements Late March

Volunteers for Outdoors Colorado seeks a full-time Marketing & Communications Manager position who reports to the Development and Outreach Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies that assist VOC in achieving its mission; raising awareness of the organization, its programs, and initiatives; and building the VOC brand across Colorado. This is both a strategic and tactical position responsible for managing VOC’s two main websites, electronic communications, social media platforms, collateral materials, and media relations; and assisting with all aspects of planning and budgeting to successfully carry out the marketing function. The Marketing & Communications Manager works closely with VOC staff members as well as outside partners, vendors, contractors, and media contacts. Applications will close March 19th, 2023.

River Network is seeking a President and CEO. River Network seeks a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader who shares the vision of a powerful and inclusive movement that ensures abundant clean water for all people and nature to thrive. The CEO is the primary liaison to River Network’s Board of Directors and the leader and partner of our internal leadership team. This person will also play a pivotal role in forging new and important partnerships, including within the funding community, representing the organization’s vision, values, and strategies effectively. Applicants applying by March 20th will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.

RiversEdge West (REW) is seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator. The candidate must be collaborative in nature, work well independently and in a team setting, and possess strong written and verbal skills. The Education and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating, planning and implementing education and outreach strategies for the organization. Applications are due by 5pm on March 23, 2023.

The Colorado Chapter is excited to announce that they are searching for the next Chapter Director. The Colorado Chapter Director upholds priorities across chapter programs and campaigns including conservation, legislative, equity and inclusion, fundraising, financial management, and has experience in operationalizing equity and organizational/staff management. Applications must be submitted by March 24th, 2023.

The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is seeking an Enhancement Partnership Coordinator. The Coordinator will provide WEP project management, organizational, administrative, community outreach, and other support, as further described in this document. This is a one-year contract position, estimated to require an average of 30-40 hours per week. Application Deadline: March 27, 2023

SJMA is recruiting Forest Ambassadors to work at trailheads and on trails throughout the San Juan Mountains. SJMA Forest Ambassadors help educate recreation visitors, conducting light trail maintenance, monitor/collect recreation and wilderness impact data, and work with volunteers. To apply, email a cover letter and resume in one pdf file with title ”Forest Ambassador Application” to jobs@sjma.org by April 1, 2023.

SJMA's Wilderness Stewardship Crew operates as a 4-person team in rugged, remote, and beautiful backcountry Wilderness areas in Southwest Colorado. This position entails significant backpacking with tools and equipment to many high-elevation Wilderness areas in a variety of weather conditions. The crew performs Wilderness monitoring, makes public contacts, conducts trail maintenance, clears trails of downed trees with crosscut saws. To apply, email a cover letter and resume in one pdf file with title ”Crew Member Application” to jobs@sjma.org by April 1, 2023.

Mile High Youth Corps is seeing a Program Support Specialist. This position will perform a range of program support, recruitment, hiring and human resources functions for Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC). MHYC is a regional, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization that engages youth in jobs that help the planet and provide pathways to a promising future. Corpsmembers work on conservation and environmental stewardship projects throughout the Denver metro area while engaging in meaningful education activities. Applications close April 14th, 2023.

Adams State University is pleased to announce a search for the next Director of the Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center, which supports educational and programmatic initiatives related to the water and the Rio Grande Basin. The Director will maintain a Water Education Advisory Committee of local experts and participate with community partners on water related initiatives, policy discussions, and educational opportunities.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is seeking a Water Resource Director. The Water Resources Director will help finalize and implement the Strategic Plan for the department that has been developed by a Water Resources Committee consisting of Tribal Council representatives, Tribal Government staff, and other outside water resource experts. This position will provide a unique and challenging opportunity to develop a department that will manage Tribal water rights, provide technical support to the Legal Department on Colorado River Compact and endangered species issues, provide support for water use on the five Tribal ranches and 7,700 acre Tribal Farm and Ranch Enterprise, and plan for future development of Tribal water resources including Animas-La Plata Project water.

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Watershed Strike Team Crew Leader. Crew leaders will be responsible for leading a 2-3 person crew (1 leader, 1-2 members). While working on projects (i.e. on-hitch), the crew will camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all tasks and chores. They will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) seeks to hire a full-time Education Specialist to develop and implement educational programs for SJMA’s conservation education program. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to participate in a top-notch conservation education program that engages youth and the community to learn about public lands and our local environment.

Colorado Association of Conservation Districts is seeking an Executive Director. The vision embraced by the CACD Board of Directors for the position of Executive Director is lined out in the job description details below. The new position description provides for Camp Rocky, Envirothon, and Bookkeeping to be outsourced, but retained as functional remote departments. In the short term, NRCS contract administration will be outsourced during the transition, but the long-term vision is to have that responsibility a focus of the ED position.