Announcements Late June

The new spring issue of Headwaters magazine, focused on water storage, is just hitting mailboxes, but it's also now available online.

On Episode 7 of the Colorado Water Conservation Board’s podcast, Doug Mahan shares tips and the importance of flood preparedness, especially following the wildfire season. Listen Now & Subscribe


Colorado State University Extension is conducting surveys to learn more about issues important to Coloradans. Even if you have not heard of CSU Extension, we want to hear from you! Your responses will help focus their efforts to improve education and resources that benefit communities. Please click on your county name to begin your survey. (If you do not see your county listed, that survey is no longer available.) Those who complete the survey will be eligible for one of twenty $25 VISA gift cards. It will take you approximately 11 minutes to complete the entire survey. Click HERE for more information and to begin the survey.

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has distinguished Barr Lake State Park as its newest Gold Standard Site, becoming just the 13th park of any kind (national, state or local) in the United States to receive the prestigious designation. Click HERE to read more.

EPA sued for failure to update farm wastewater guidelines. Click HERE to read more.

Read the Colorado Leave No Trace brochure that includes a packing list and Colorado-specific lingo Click HERE to view the list.


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.

The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $28 million in six new Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) projects and four ongoing ones, which enable conservation partners and producers to work together to return critical wetland functions to agricultural landscapes. Read more.


A new film released Wednesday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife showcases the ‘Shadows of the Forest’ in Colorado’s high-elevation wilderness - the Canada lynx. The film was published on CPW’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels. It tells the story of lynx in Colorado and how the big-footed felines are representatives of wild values and the natural world. The film was produced by Sean Ender of Peak to Creek films.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, announced it entered into seven Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Administrative Orders on Consent (AOCs) with its tribal partners between December 1, 2020 – February 12, 2021. Tribally owned or operated drinking water systems agreed to these AOCs to address violations of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations to ensure public health protection in Indian country. Read the full press release HERE.

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 June

JUNE 23rd, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm | Is There Enough Water In the Colorado River to Meet Everyone's Needs? | Roaring Fork Conservancy. Our legal mechanisms for allocating water in the Colorado River Basin are being tested by a significant decline in flows over the last two decades. While the future remains uncertain for how everyone will receive their water, what is certain is that we are using more than the river provides, and coming to a consensus on the solution continues to be both complex and challenging. Join us for this interactive discussion as we delve into the history of interstate and international water allocation in the Colorado River Basin. Click HERE for more information and to register.

JULY 11th-16th, 2021 | Camp Rocky. This is an educational, week long residential camp for 14 through 19 year old’s who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources! Camp is located outside Divide, Colorado. Camp Rocky’s professional staff helps participants learn about their environment through hands-on experiences. Students work in teams, making new friends from across Colorado. Scholarships are available. Click HERE to learn more about this unique opportunity.

JULY 19th-21st, 2021: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2021 Land and Water Policy Specialty Conference | Denver. The 2021 Summer Specialty Conference will bring together stakeholders from various types of organizations and professions across multiple disciplines to address the design, integration, and implementation of the programs and research necessary to improve the connection of land and water planning and policy. For more information click HERE.

JULY 27th, 2021 | Water Fluency | Water Education Colorado. The Water Fluency program offers immersion in the language of water as well as tools for navigating the culture, complexity, and future of water management and policy issues. Water intersects all issues that communities are facing. Water is crucial for the economy, tourism, public health, and the environment—but it isn’t always clear how the decisions made on water trickle down to affect other sectors. Click HERE to register and for more information.

SEPTEMBER 8th-10th, 2021 | Yampa Basin Rendezvous. Warming temperatures and rising snowlines pose serious risks to the boreal, alpine, and riverine ecosystems of the Yampa River Basin. How are we, as a community, measuring the existing seasonal variability and adapting to manage the impacts of current and expected seasonal changes? This question was at the forefront of the 2020 Yampa Basin Rendezvous. Click HERE for more information.

SEPTEMBER 21st-23rd, 2020 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Deadline for Presentation Proposals has Been Extended until March 5th, 2021. Registration coming soon. For more information click HERE.

OCTOBER 11th-13th, 2021: Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference | Grand Hyatt in Vail.

DECEMBER 1st & 2nd, 2021: South Platte Forum. Check back for registration opening in 2021. Read more HERE.

Funding Opportunities Late June

2022 State Revolving Fund Eligibility Surveys are now Open. Submittal Deadline is June 30, 2021.Access the surveys here: SRF Eligibility Survey Webpage. The State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan programs offer low-interest loans and grants for the design and construction of water, sewer, stormwater, and non-point source projects. To be considered for this funding entities must complete an eligibility survey by June 30, 2021. It is not a loan application and does not obligate an entity to apply for financial assistance.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board is accepting grant applications for Water Plan-related projects. Applicants may include government entities and private entities (including non-profits and partnerships). Projects may fit into one of the following categories: water storage & supply, conservation & land use planning, engagement & innovation, agricultural, or environmental & recreation. Upcoming deadlines include July 1 and December 1, 2021. Learn More.

The National Park Service (NPS) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) opportunity is a $150 million competitive grant program offered through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), administered by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program.The program supports projects that create or reinvigorate parks and other outdoor recreation spaces in urbanized communities that are underserved in terms of parks and recreation resources and where there are significant populations of people who are economically disadvantaged. Proposals must be submitted to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for review no later than July 29, 2021. CPW will then submit proposals on behalf of Colorado to the NPS by late September 2021. The NPS Washington Office will review and select the final projects. Click HERE for more information.

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 June

JUNE 24th-25th, 2021 | Groundwater Artificial Recharge, Storage and Recovery | EUCI. Attend this course to learn how aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) uses common techniques such as surface spreading, rapid infiltrations pits and basins, porosity reservoirs and injection wells to efficiently store water supply. Throughout the course attendees will discuss the benefits of implementing ASR, how to navigate geologic and hydrogeologic environments, hydraulic recharge and water quality considerations. Click HERE to register. Click HERE to view the full brochure.

JULY 19th-20th, 2021 | Regulatory Compliance for Water and Wastewater Systems. The Regulatory Compliance for Drinking Water & Wastewater course covers US Federal, State, regional and local standards for regulatory compliance associated with drinking water and wastewater systems. The course will include overviews of regulations and standards, including not only those directly related to drinking water and wastewater quality, but also related areas such as treatment, chemical storage, land use, risk mitigation and infrastructure construction. Click HERE to register. Click HERE to view the full brochure.

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 June

DWR Water Commissioner - District 50: This position distributes, controls, and regulates waters in District 50, including sections of District 36, 51, and 53 (according to Colorado's Prior Appropriations Act and water court decrees); interprets Colorado Water Statutes and Decrees; determines water distribution; determines and records the amount of water available for beneficial use and distribution to numerous water rights; disseminate and provide information pertaining to water availability and use to the public; monitors and inspects dams for unsafe conditions and report to appropriate persons. Applications close June 21st, 2021 at 5 pm MDT. Click HERE for more information.

Colorado TU seeks an energetic, creative, and reliable self-starter with relevant conservation expertise as well as strong communications and social skills to manage grassroots-level conservation plans and projects, working with our local chapters to help engage their membership and communities. The Conservation Projects Coordinator is a full-time position advancing river and watershed health by developing and managing grassroots projects and strengthening TU’s grassroots chapters by providing meaningful opportunities in which their members and communities can engage. Applications will be reviewed on June 21st. Click HERE for more information.

RiversEdge West is seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual to join our high-functioning team and help us make an impact on rivers in the West as a Business Admin and Grants Manager. Exceptional communication, organizational, and business administration skills are important. The position will work in coordination with, and in support of, REW staff on the business administration and grant management aspects of our organization. REW’s new team member will be based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm MDT, June 24 2021. Click HERE for more information.

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is seeking a State Forester who will be a visionary and inspiring leader for staff, partners, and the public. The State Forester will need to bring creativity and innovation to the agency as Colorado’s growing population and changing climate pose new challenges. Click HERE for the full job description. To ensure full consideration applications should be submitted by June 27, 2021.

Colorado Water Conservation Board is seeking a Water Resource Specialist. This position is in the Stream and Lake Protection Section which exists to develop, administer, and protect instream flow and natural lake level water rights within the context of the State's Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Program ("ISF Program") by correlating the activities of mankind with some reasonable preservation of the natural environment. The application will close on July 7th 5 pm MDT. Click HERE for more information and how to apply.

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.

The City of Steamboat Springs is seeking a Water Resources Manager to join the Public Works team! The Water Resources Manager is responsible for enhancing water supply resiliency and stream health for the City of Steamboat Springs through water rights management and supply planning, water conservation and source water protection, and stream health protection and water quality permit compliance, including oversight of its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. Click HERE for more information.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management educating Alpine Loop OHV visitors to stay on trail, utilize “leave no trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions throughout the alpine wonderland of the Alpine Loop outside Silverton, CO. Click HERE for more information.

San Juan Mountains Association is seeking to hire a lead instructor for its very popular environmental education day camp. This position will teach curriculum already developed by SJMA’s staff. They will be one of 4 instructors responsible for a group of 26 kids, ages 6-17. This position will work with the SJMA education team to deliver outdoor education programming at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center and on public lands throughout the region. Click HERE for more information.

Northern Water is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to manage planning, permitting and compliance for the environmental aspects of Northern Water’s existing and ongoing construction of water storage and delivery projects. This individual will be responsible for evaluating and interpreting compliance requirements and managing the environmental permit process as needed. Click HERE for more information.

The Applied Scientist II (ICR) provides technical and scientific support and leadership for the Colorado River Program’s (CRP) conservation initiatives in Conservation by Design (CbD) and measures of conservation success (MOS). The CRP Freshwater Scientist will play a role in shaping water management strategies that help better meet the water needs of native species and habitats across the Colorado River Basin by conducting technical analysis and planning activities necessary to advance on-the-ground flow restoration and water infrastructure projects. For the full job description click HERE.

The Poudre Learning Center is seeking a Director of the PLC. The Administrator of the Poudre Learning Center (PLC) is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the PLC. The Administrator has board authority to govern the operations, mission, goals and strategic objectives as approved by the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities include implementation of strategic plans, staff management and development, environmental science education curriculum, financial management, fundraising in concert with the PLC Foundation (PLCF), marketing, developing community relations, PLC program training, promotion, evaluation, and building organizational partnerships. For more information click HERE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring a crew of wilderness crew members to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to educate wilderness visitors on “leave no trace” practices, conduct trail work, and monitor wilderness characteristics throughout the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. Click HERE for more information.

CRWA is seeking a Wastewater Technician. The right candidate will reside in the state of Colorado and will travel the state extensively providing technical assistance and training to wastewater systems under the population of 10,000. The right candidate will be a Certified Water Professional with certifications in wastewater treatment and collections along with multiple years of experience in wastewater treatment and collections. For more information click HERE.

The City of Longmont is excited to announce an opening for a Sr. Parks and Open Space Ranger with the City's Parks & Natural Resources Division. The position will enforce rules and regulations regarding municipal code, write municipal summonses as required, plan and schedule work of subordinate staff, maintain and update training programs, and provide professional representation of the parks service area at community meetings, council meetings, and advisory board meetings when requested. Please see HERE for more information.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management educating Alpine Loop OHV visitors to stay on trail, utilize “leave no trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions throughout the alpine wonderland of the Alpine Loop outside Silverton, CO. For more information click HERE.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation District is currently hiring 3 Seasonal Park Rangers to assist with operations at Reuter Hess Reservoir. Seasonal Rangers will enforce park rules/regs, engage in trail maintenance, conduct interpretation, and conduct boat inspections for Aquatic Nuisance Species at the reservoir and neighboring South Suburban parks. Seasonal Rangers patrol areas via ATV, vehicle, foot, and watercraft. Click HERE to view the full application.

The City of Boulder is seeking to hire a full-time Civil Engineer II or Senior Civil Engineer, to provide civil engineering services in the Utilities Engineering work group. Engineering services will be at times provided/required across the full breadth of the department but will be primarily provided to the Source Water Engineering team and under the supervision of the Utilities Source Water Engineering Project Manager. Click HERE for more information.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program is hiring for two temporary positions. 

  • State Trails Program Assistant - This full-time temporary position will provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the OHV, Non-Motorized, and Snowmobile Grant programs and support the State Recreational Trails Committee. 

  • OHV Statewide Ranger - This limited commission temporary position will perform patrols on state and federal public lands enforcing Colorado Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) laws and regulations, promotes responsible use of trails, and evaluates trail maintenance needs. 

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is seeking to hire a team of two (2) to three (3) seasonal San Juan Public Lands Ambassadors to educate and inform public lands visitors how to responsibly visit the spectacular public lands in San Juan County, Colorado. The San Juan Public Lands Ambassadors will work with SJMA staff and volunteers and in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Silverton Chamber of Commerce to provide accurate public lands information to visitors while encouraging Leave No Trace practices. The team will work in the Town of Silverton, at the Ice Lakes Trailhead, and at other public lands information centers in the region. For more information click HERE.

The Rio Grande Farm Park (RGFP) is looking for a Farm Park Program Assistant and Education Coordinator (RGFP PAEC) to work alongside the RGFP Program Director to assist with all aspects of working a small-scale farming operation and regenerative agricultural education programs. The assistant will help with farm stand operations, helping to lead and facilitate science; food and arts activities, agricultural education, some vegetable cultivation, land maintenance, and other projects that come up during the growing season. Click HERE to read the full job description.

CFMA is seeking a part-time marketing coordinator to build on CFMA’s on-going marketing support for farmers markets, developed by our outgoing marketing coordinator. This work includes designing and implementing a statewide marketing campaign focused on promoting increased consumption and purchasing of specialty crops at farmers markets. Application deadline is May 14th. Learn more HERE.

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is seeking an Agricultural Water Quality Program Researcher. This position will provide research coordination, support, and supervision in the Agricultural Water Quality Program (AWQP) in the Department of Soil and Crop Science at Colorado State University. The AWQP operates throughout the State of Colorado carrying out outreach, applied research, and demonstration work related to Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) and water quality. Water quality issues related to both surface and groundwater throughout Colorado are the focus of the program. For more information and to apply click HERE.

AloTerra Restoration Services, LLC (AloTerra) is seeking a part-time GIS and Restoration Technician to provide organization of geospatial data, creation of maps and figures, and analysis of spatial data, by means of GIS software and other geospatial and cartographic means. Duties include a variety of technical office and field work tasks such as: production of high-quality maps, creation of restoration design plan sets, field assessments, calculating treatment take-offs (acreage, quantity of plants, linear distances, etc.), data entry and basic analysis, report writing, and other technical support. For the full job description click HERE.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management educating Alpine Loop OHV visitors to stay on trail, utilize “leave no trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions throughout the alpine wonderland of the Alpine Loop outside Silverton, CO. Click HERE for more information.

San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is seeking to hire a lead instructor for its very popular environmental education day camps. SJMA’s instructors have a passion for getting youth outdoors, cultivating a deep understanding of natural processes, and encouraging public lands stewardship. The instructor will be one of four instructors to deliver outdoor education curriculum developed by SJMA’s staff to a group of 26 kids, ages 6-17. Training will be provided. Click HERE for the full job description.

South Platte Park (Littleton) is hiring a Park Interpreter for the summer season.  This position is responsible for planning, researching, preparing, and conducting interpretive programs and summer camps for mainly groups of children, with some family programs and events.  Also assists with Nature Center exhibits, animal care, volunteers, marketing and communication.  This is a 40-hour position May 18-August 15 with part time hours in May and September.  Position details and application can be seen by clicking here.

The Southern Rockies Seed Network (SRSN) seeks a part-time program coordinator to manage current projects, grants and fundraising. Established in 2014, SRSN provides an exciting opportunity for professional growth and to work among a diverse range of federal, state, and local partners and industry representatives to create a sustainable solution to native plant materials development in the Southern Rockies Ecoregion. This position will oversee the Strategic Seed Reserve Program, manage and assist with fundraising activities, and other duties as outlined HERE.

The Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) is excited to announce a new Land Conservation Internship opportunity out of our satellite office in Steamboat Springs. The Land Conservation Internship position is a paid part time seasonal position that will help CCALT meet the conservation demands of Northwest Colorado by assisting the team with annual monitoring of conserved properties in the YVCP service area, outreach and community engagement efforts, and grant applications and management. Through this experience, the Land Conservation Intern will gain a greater understanding for non-profit structure and governance. View the full job description HERE.

Southwest Conservation Corps is looking for four young adults to serve in a maintenance role at Great Sand Dunes National Park! Recent high school graduates and those seeking a degree at a trade school preferred. Join the Southwest Conservation Corps’ intern team and help the National Park Service carry out its mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. For more information and how to apply click HERE.

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Open Spaces Crew Lead to perform lead work over a crew involved in Denver’s East District open spaces and natural areas maintenance operations. This is a great opportunity for a budding leader to build on their leadership and open space management skills while contributing to the resiliency and sustainability of the city’s natural resources and keeping the city wild! For more information and how to apply click HERE

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife, is seeking One Visitor Services and Animal Care Member to contribute to environmental education, habitat restoration, and trails projects alongside Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge staff. During this term, the ACE member will work with local conservation organizations and schools to broaden the impact of refuge outreach efforts. For more information click HERE.

American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife, is seeking Two Wildlife Refuge Interns to contribute to habitat conservation and restoration projects alongside Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex staff. A majority of the work will be spent leading youth crews (e.g., Mile High Youth Corps and Groundwork Denver) and volunteer groups in invasive species removal and native seed collection. Click HERE for more information.

The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a dedicated and uniquely qualified individual for the position of Open Space & Trails Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist). This position is responsible for planning and administering natural resource management programs, including restoration activities, and functions as a natural resource specialist. Click HERE for more information.


American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is seeking EIGHT National Trail Inventory Field Team Members (four 2-person teams)to implement the National Trail Inventory project on USFWS lands across the U.S. Applications will be considered both from individuals and pairs applying as a team of two. Primary duties include walking, bicycling, or driving trail segments and collecting a variety of spatial and attribute information on existing trail systems. These positions require sustained travel throughout the nation and selected candidates will not have a central or primary work location during their term. Please click HERE for more information.

GOCO is seeking a Regional Officer. This position works to advance GOCO’s mission and pursue shared values in outdoor recreation and conservation with the region’s diverse range of partners and their priorities and projects. With a collaborative approach, this position is responsible for advancing strategic direction and for implementing and evaluating GOCO’s competitive grant program portfolio. For full description click HERE.

GOCO is seeking a Communications Associate. This position will report to the Communications Director and work out of GOCO’s office in Denver. The Communications Associate supports the communications team in executing a variety of marketing, storytelling, and outreach efforts. The Communications Associate will support the team in delivering communications that maintain the integrity of the GOCO brand within a variety of channels including public relations; social media, email marketing, and other digital platforms; and events. Click HERE for more information.

As part of a River Network/Community Ag Alliance project in the Yampa basin CAA is hiring a full-time 2-year position to seek, develop and fund irrigation management, riparian and aquatic habitat project proposals. This is a great opportunity to create projects that help both irrigators and the river. Read the full job description HERE.

The Denver Natural Resources Operations Team has an opening for one Natural Resources Technician – On-Call position. This position will work on a team that performs noxious weed management, restoration, assessments and monitoring, and wildlife management in Denver’s Natural Areas, Open Space, waterways, and Denver Mountain Park properties. Click HERE for more information.

Wright Water Engineers, Inc. (WWE) is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for our Denver office to perform and direct our wetland delineation, permitting, and mitigation projects. For more information click HERE.

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is accepting applications for a Field Operations Manager. This position directs the operation, installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, and relocation of a complex distribution and collection system with 73 pressure zones, 161 pressure reducing valves, 268 miles of water main, 1,938 fire hydrants, 210 miles of sanitary sewer main, and 6,338 manholes. For more information click HERE.

The Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) Trail Stewardship Team is happy to announce that they are now accepting applications for Crew Leaders. The ideal candidates will have previous experience in youth supervision and/or trail maintenance/construction. For more information click HERE.