Funding Opportunities Late April

The America the Beautiful Challenge is a public-private grant program for locally led ecosystem restoration projects that invest in watershed restoration, resilience, equitable access, workforce development, corridors and connectivity, and collaborative conservation, consistent with the America the Beautiful Initiative. The America the Beautiful Challenge coordinates funding from multiple Federal agencies and private philanthropy into one competitive grant program. This streamlines the application process, enabling larger, more impactful cross-boundary projects, while making it easier for states, Tribes, territories, local groups, non-governmental organizations, and others to apply for multiple funds with one application. This one-stop-shop solicitation is the result of financial contributions from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Native Americans in Philanthropy, as well as private philanthropy. Pre-Proposals due: April 20, 2023

WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2023. This funding opportunity supports the study, design and construction of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in the improvement of the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage. Applications Due: June 1, 2023

Water Plan Grants. The CWCB offers grants to advance the goals of the Colorado Water Plan. Adding storage? Have a multi-benefit project? Lots of project partners, collaboration? An innovative or landscape-scale project? It might fit well here. Roundtable letters of support, while not required, add value to your application. If you want their consideration, the Southwest Basin Roundtable requests a short proposal and presentation at a meeting. Deadline: July 1st

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,

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 April

The Gunnison Basin Roundtable is seeking applicants to fill an At Large seat. The Gunnison Basin Roundtable is seeking applicants to fill an At-Large seat on the Roundtable. Member will serve the balance of a five-year term (current term expires November 2025). Candidate should have a background or interest in water resources management. The Gunnison Basin Roundtable meets bimonthly in the Montrose/Delta area. Please submit letters of interest to Sharon Dunning at sdunning.montrose@gmail.com. Deadline for submittal is Friday, May 5. Roundtable will consider applicants at their next meeting on May 15.

The 2021 and 2022 Yampa River Flow Pilot Project funds releases from Elkhead Reservoir, while also collecting data to analyze and understand the impact of such releases. This pilot project is the beginning of a collaborative effort to secure water supplies in the Yampa River Basin for historic water users, while enhancing river flows for the endangered fish and recreational water users. In 2021, the 1,500 acre-feet of water released from Elkhead benefited both the critical downstream fish habitat and downstream irrigators as it prevented a call from being placed on the mainstem Yampa for all but three days. The effort demonstrated the value of strategic and collaborative stored water releases to benefit all Yampa River water users during a time of drought. This video is the third in a series of vignettes designed to tell the stories of the people behind the water projects which represent the innovation, community and resilience which abounds across the Western Slope of Colorado.

Friends of the Yampa seeks 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, demonstrate a variety of stakeholder ties to the Yampa River Basin and celebrate one of the last wild rivers in the West. Artists are to submit works that explore a diversity of experiences, philosophies, and histories on the Yampa River. Artists are invited to consider their own role, and the roles of groups, communities, and societies on the Yampa. Artists of all ages, levels of skill and media are encouraged to apply! Applications are due May 1st, 2023.

Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc. is excited to bring you the second in-person After The Flames Conference and Workshop for communities and agencies impacted by wildfire. Save the date for April 15th-17th, 2023. Learn more about the first conference, catch up on informational webinars, and access the Post-Fire Resources Toolbox. 

Become a Certified Environmental Educator | Portfolios due April 17, 2023. Are you interested in:

• Building and demonstrating strong foundations in environmental literacy?

• Positioning yourself for success within the environmental education profession?

• Helping to build a network of highly qualified environmental educators in Colorado?

• Personalizing and tailoring your own professional development?

If so, certification is for you! Submit your portfolio by April 17th.

Trainings & Workshops Late April

April 18th, 2023 | GrantCorps Government Grant Contracting | Community Resource Center. This training will provide nonprofits with an in-depth overview of the government grant contracting process, grant agreements preparing for a government grant audit, and indirect rates.

April 24th, 2023 | Best Practices Guidebook Update - West Slope Stakeholder Meeting. Come participate in some cutting edge dialogue on municipal water efficiency. Colorado WaterWise is updating Colorado’s Water Conservation Best Practices Guidebook which will capture the latest on municipal water conservation in the State. A big component of the work includes meeting with stakeholders in the water sector and hearing their ideas and feedback.

April 26th, 2023 | Advocacy for Nonprofits | Community Resource Center. Advocacy is an essential best practice for nonprofits. Engaging in advocacy looks different for different organizations--from deeply engaging communities around a particular issue, to educating elected officials about your community, to testifying at the state legislature-- advocacy positions nonprofits and communities to work towards more just and inclusive solutions. Join for an interactive virtual session to learn and engage around the role advocacy can play in achieving your mission. 

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 5th, 2023 | Nature-Based Solutions: Cutting Edge Planning for Sustainability. Planners today are asked to respond to a complex set of community challenges, including the mitigation of extreme weather effects, provision of equitable open space access, beautification of public spaces, and collaboration with a diverse array of actors who build, maintain and regulate the built environment. “Nature-Based Solutions” or “NBS” is a term which refers to a broad set of practices that work with the natural environment to create healthier, better functioning, and risk-prepared urban places. In this session, you will hear from three professionals employing innovative NBS solutions in regions such as New England, the MidAtlantic, and Western plains states.

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.

May 18th-19th, 2023 | Virtual CMAT Member Training. Join on March 3 to learn about CMAT and how it can benefit your community. A team of experts will discuss the program and provide information on how to access its resources. The CMATs are available to help your community develop and implement strategic plans, build partnerships, and provide training to enhance wildfire mitigation and preparedness. With the increasing threat of wildfires, it is essential that communities take proactive steps to mitigate risk and build resilience. By partnering with CMATs, you can take advantage of the support and resources to realize a more fire-adapted future. The deadline to apply is April 28th, the end of the day.

May 24th, 2023 | Nonprofit Board Leadership | Community Resource Center. This training is for Executive Directors, Board Members, and any staff interested in increasing their skills and knowledge of nonprofit governance. Topics to be covered include shared and separate roles and responsibilities, nonprofit lifecycles, board recruitment strategies, board meetings, tips for board chairs, and ideas for engaging board members. Opportunities for peer learning and support will be provided, so please bring a current board question or challenge to share and discuss.

June 7th-8th, 2023 | The Future of Forests. As wildfires continue to ravage the west, burning more and more of the landscape, many are left wondering, how will these fire-affected forests will recover? In this FREE teacher workshop, University of Colorado Boulder curriculum developers lead participants through “The Future of Forests”, a MS/HS curriculum connected to NGSS life science standards that explores patterns of post-fire recovery (or lack thereof) across the west and inspires classrooms to engage in citizen science using NASA's GLOBE Observer land cover app. Participants will engage with online interactives from the National Forest Service, authentic datasets, and App-based labs in this 2-day online teacher workshop.

July 10th-14th, 2023 | Durango: Crossroads of agriculture and education. If you’re new to Agriculture in the Classroom or if you’d like to learn about agriculture and natural resources in the southwest, this five-day course is for you. Ranching, farming, produce, water, and integrating agriculture into your school are just a few of the topics that you will learn about through on-site tours and presentations from industry experts. PreK-12 formal and informal educators in all disciplines from across the Four Corners region and beyond are welcome. Registration of $95 includes 2.5 Continuing Education Units (37.5 clock hours) and 3 graduate level credits from Colorado State University

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.

July 18-20, 2023 | Denver: The science of animal agriculture. A NEW, three-day professional development opportunity focused on immersive learning experiences in science education. From veterinary science to climate impacts of livestock production to food production, participants will learn directly from industry experts and be equipped with lessons and resources that can be immediately used in the classroom. While this session will be science-focused, it is open to all preK-12 grade formal and informal educators from Colorado and surrounding states. Registration of $45 includes 1.5 Continuing Education Units (22.5 clock hours) and 1 graduate level credit from Colorado State University.

August 10th, 2023 | Glenwood Springs Water & Fire Resiliency Tour | Colorado WaterWise. On this tour, we'll learn from Glenwood Water Department staff about the critical steps they took to protect their watershed and water quality in order to be able to continue to supply safe, clean water to their residents immediately following the fire and into the future. These actions have included a new pipeline to create a redundant system at the Roaring Fork pump station, a mixing vault outside the City's water plant to support water quality and provide additional system redundancy, upgrades to the water plant that allow for advanced water quality treatment given continued impacts from the burn scar area, and upgrades to No Name Creek's diversion structures to protect the raw water delivery system, reduce sediment load, and improve plant performance. Depending on weather and snowpack, this tour will visit the No Name Intake System or the City's Water Plant and Roaring Fork Intake.

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 April

April 22nd, 2023 | Fire mitigation for landowners. Learn skills related to fire mitigation for landowners.

• Defensible space

• Chainsaw 101 - Hands on!

• Slash management & burn piles

• Stacking for chipping

• Funding & cost share opportunities

• Meet other landowners!

April 26th, 2023 | Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden.  In "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden," poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado. When she moved there in 2013, with her husband and daughter, the community held strict restrictions about what residents could and could not plant in their gardens. Join the conversation as Camille takes us on a tour of her garden, her story, stewardship, and equity.

April 27, 12:30-3:30 pm | Careers in Natural Resources Summit | CAEE. Are you interested in being part of a network that is creating more pathways to outdoor and environmental careers for Colorado youth? Do you want to help contribute to career development tools for young adult job-seekers? Join CAEE and the Colorado Youth Corps Association at the 2023 Careers in Natural Resources Summit!

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.

April 30th, 2023 | City Nature Challenge Bio Blitz | Denver Audubon Nature Center. Help Denver compete in the International City Nature Challenge (CNC)! This ongoing project documents urban biodiversity and engages residents in the nature found all around them. The 2023 Denver Metro Nature Challenge will take place from April 28 –May 1 utilizing the popular iNaturalist.org app to collect observations made of local wildlife or plants—anyone can participate using the app and their smartphone.

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!

May 31st-June 1st, 2023 | Drought Summit | CWCB. The 2023 Drought Summit will bring together local and state partners, technical experts, and community over two days at History Colorado in Denver with sessions exploring drought lessons learned, innovative funding opportunities, the Urban Landscape Conservation Task Force's ongoing work, Wildfire Ready Watersheds, lessons from the field in agriculture, Colorado River issues, balancing storage and conservation, drought innovation and resiliency planning, and more.

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 5th-7th, 2023 | Becoming a Climate Change Educator in Every Discipline - WCU Teacher Institute. Begin (or continue) your journey of becoming a climate change educator by pairing concrete facts about the mechanisms of climate change with the human elements: personal experiences, storytelling, and collective action.

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 April

Friends of the Yampa is seeking to fill a new position of conservation program manager to help fulfill our mission's environmental and recreational branches to protect and enhance the environmental attributes of the Yampa River and its tributaries. This position will help increase our impact with our expanding programs that involve river conservation work including, actions to protect the Yampa River and its adjacent lands, promote land stewardship, manage invasive species, track and take part in governmental action that involves the Yampa River, outreach and education, project management, and relationship building, among many other exciting things. This position will support the executive director and help FOTY meet its programmatic and project goals outlined in the adopted strategic plan. Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to lindsey@friendsoftheyampa.com. Email all questions. Applications are due April 20, 2023.

The Colorado River District is seeking a Water Resources Data Specialist. This role is supporting the technical team and operations of the River District’s projects, the Water Resources Data Specialist performs technical, project management, and engineering work. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Audrey Turner, aturner@crwcd.org, no later than May 1, 2023.

The Colorado River District is seeking a Records & Contracts Administrator. Under general supervision of the Director of Financial and Administrative Services and in consultation with the General Manager and General Counsel, the Records & Contracts Administrator works with staff to manage records and contracts to meet the needs of the organization. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Audrey Turner, aturner@crwcd.org, no later than May 1, 2023.

CSU Spur is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Education Team as Education Facilitators. These individuals will be part of a team designing and delivering programs at the CSU Spur campus in Denver that inspire life-long learners to tackle global problems around food, water, and health, and will play a key role in the future of educational offerings at a brand-new state-of-the art campus. CSU Spur accepts applications on an ongoing basis for this position and reviews them on a quarterly basis or as openings become available. Current deadlines for quarterly review are June 5, August 7, Oct. 30, and Jan. 29, 2024.

Young Farmers seeks a Finance Coordinator to join our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support the timely and accurate preparation of financial information for a mission-driven and growing organization. You will support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial filing systems, and bookkeeping for fiscally sponsored chapters. In addition, you will assist with the monthly financial close process and produce financial reports for program teams. Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis.

Cottonwood Institute is looking for knowledgeable and passionate field instructors to lead outdoor programs throughout the year. CI partners with local schools and youth organizations to connect students to the outdoors through low impact camping and service-learning projects. Most programs operate in base camp settings throughout the Front Range. Please read the CAP class section of our website to get a sense for our flagship program. As a field instructor, you will be working with our CAP instructors to take their classes on field days and overnights as part of their courses’ culminating experience.

The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy is looking for a new Executive Director. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a seven-person team working on solutions to critical land and water challenges facing the Colorado River Basin. The Babbitt Center focuses on building the capacity of local communities and their water and land managers. We provide funding and build partnerships to support urban and growing communities, agricultural regions, and Tribal Nations throughout the Colorado River Basin. Our work includes applied research, developing and evaluating new tools, growing practitioner and researcher networks, training, and dissemination of lessons learned and resource materials.