October 1st - 4th, 2024 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference - The collaborative event features a wide variety of presentations exploring the conference theme of “Meeting the Moment”. Learn more or register HERE.
October 1st & 2nd, 2024 | Water leaders from around the state will meet in Crested Butte for the Colorado 9 Basin (C9 Summit) at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte. The event brings the CWCB Board, the nine basin roundtables, and the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) together with other interested water professionals. Day 1 (October 1) will include pre-conference tours and an evening dinner reception. Day 2 will include a full-day conference at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts from 8 AM- 5 PM (virtual attendance will also be allowed). This is a free event, but registration is required and space is limited. Register HERE.
October 2nd, 2024 | SWS and SER Professional Certification Social Event, 5:30 - 7:30 @ New Image Brewing - The Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter and Society for Ecological Restoration Rocky Mountains are co-hosting an educational and networking event for early professionals and potential mentors. New Image Brewing @ 9505 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge.*Free to members, $10 for non-members, $5 for non-member students (credit cards can't be accepted)
October 4th, 2024 | Community meeting to present the results of Colorado Natural Heritage Program's biological survey of Ouray County from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at 616 Clinton St. in Ridgway - Learn about Ouray county's natural heritage, from old growth forests to tiny ants. Biologists who surveyed Ouray County this summer have exciting news about plants, animals, forests, wetlands, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
October 4th, 2024 | Hermosa Willow Planting - Join Trout Unlimited in helping plant willows along the disturbed land to help reclaim it after the disturbance. Learn more or sign up HERE.
October 5th, 2024 | Headwaters Hoedown - Join us for Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust for their annual Hoedown on October 5th at Bee's Preserve in Monte Vista! They’ll have two live bands, drinks and food for purchase, the conclusion of their online auction, and plenty of fun for all! Buy tickets HERE.
October 4th - 6th, 2024 | Rocky Mountain Cell Friends of the Pleistocene Field Trip. Come explore the paleoclimatology and geomorphology of central Utah! This Friends of the Pleistocene (FOP) trip is motivated by recent and ongoing research into how one of the world’s greatest landscapes developed. Presenters will focus on Quaternary features and highlight recent and ongoing research into how the extraordinary features of this region developed.
October 8th - 10th, 2024 | Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference: Flowing Through Change. The Sustaining Colorado Watersheds (SCW) Conference has been held annually for the past 18 years to bring together knowledgeable and engaged community members, scientists, ecologists, water managers, educators, community leaders, young professionals, policymakers, and regulators to share knowledge, network, and discuss current issues facing Colorado’s watersheds.
October 11th, 2024 | Snowmass Water Supply Tour - Come and learn firsthand how water is delivered to Snowmass Village, a high alpine town spanning 1,500 vertical feet. Trace the path of water from mountain streams to the taps of 3,000 people - that expands five-fold in peak season! Tour with staff from Snowmass Water and Sanitation District and Roaring Conservancy and gain an appreciation for the unique challenges of delivering water fresh to our taps and cleaning wastewater to industry-leading standards. We’ll also tour the beautiful Ziegler Reservoir, an important storage area with environmental benefits. Register HERE.
October 12th, 2024 | River Rescue Summit 2024 - This event brings together communities, youth, families, and stakeholders to preserve, connect with, and act on the protection of the South Platte River—today and for the next 7 generations. The summit will feature presentations from a variety of different voices, including students, water industry professionals, and Indigenous leaders, all sharing ways to engage in protecting the river's future. Learn more and register HERE.
October 12th, 2024 | 7th annual Love Your Gorge - Join UWP and the Ouray Ice Park in beautifying and maintaining the watershed around the Uncompahgre River Gorge. This volunteer event starts with three hours of work around the park and gorge, and ends with lunch, giveaways, and a tour of the park.
October 15th, 2024 | The Water Quality Control Commission is holding a virtual public Administrative Action Hearing to consider approval of the Water Quality Control Division’s proposed FY 2025 Intended Use Plans (IUP) for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (WPCRF) and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) from 9am to 2:30pm. Register to attend virtually HERE.
October 19th, 2024 | Rotary D5450 WASH Symposium: NURTURING RESILIENCE - Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions and practical workshops at the CSU Spur Hydro Building. Learn from experts in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene about Nurturing Resilience in our communities. Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations passionate about making a positive impact. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and equipped to create lasting change! Learn more or register HERE.
October 19th, 2024 | Where the River Flows - Join the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, City of Greeley Natural Areas and Public Works, Voices of the Land, University of Northern Colorado, and other community groups for an exciting day of discovery and learning at Signature Bluffs Natural Area along the Poudre River! Explore this unique ecosystem and discuss upcoming restoration projects aimed at preserving vital natural resources. Learn more HERE.
October 20th - 26th, 2024 | Fort Lewis College Water Week - Save the Date.
October 21st and 22nd, 2024 | Colorado Groundwater Conference - This year's Colorado Groundwater Conference is AGWT 29th program in Colorado since 2000! This is an objective, information-exchange and networking opportunity event for water managers, regulators, environmental organizations, agriculture, industry and water utility end users and their scientific, engineering and legal advisors, and government officials. New for 2024 is a showcase on Day 2! Learn more or register HERE.
October 24th, 2024 | Coffee & Climate Conversations: Water in the West from 8:30am - 9:30am at the Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride, CO - Come learn about local and basin-wide issues impacting the Colorado River and its tributaries. We will be joined by author of Life After Deadpool and Confluence, Zak Podmore as well as local watershed advocates to discuss the changing landscapes of water in the west and what the future holds.
October 29th, 2024 | Envirofest 2024: PFAS Regulations and Programs to Help Water Providers Meet Them - The EPA finalized their PFAS drinking water regulations this year. Come learn what those regulations mean, how local water providers have addressed the regulations and their own community's concerns, and how you can access federal and state grant money to help them better serve their own water users. Where: The Cube, 8371 E Northfield Blvd. Denver, CO 80238. When: October 29th, 4pm to 9pm. Learn more HERE.
October 30th, 2024 | Get ready, Denver! Connecting Colorado is coming your way! Join us for engaging breakout sessions aimed at increasing the capacity of your Nonprofit Organization. We’ll also feature a dedicated track specifically tailored for nonprofit executives. Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals in your region to exchange ideas, find solutions and celebrate successes through roundtables and panel discussions. Learn more HERE.
November 12th, 2024 | Cherry Creek Conference – Save the date.
November 13th and 14th, 2024 | Save the date - CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium