October 31st - November 9th, 2025 | Denver Film Festival - The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is proud to be a partner of this year’s Denver Film Festival, celebrating the power of film to inspire awareness and action for our planet. While you wait for our film lineup announcement, join us in exploring these environmentally focused films that highlight the beauty of nature, the urgency of climate challenges, and the creativity of those working toward a sustainable future. Check out the environmental interest films below & use CEFFDFF15 for 15% off tickets! Get yours today before they sell out!
November 3rd, 2025 | The Future of Water & Agriculture in Colorado - Join Palmer Land Conservancy and our partners for two FREE events to celebrate the future of water & agriculture in Northern Colorado with a special screening of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ben Knight and produced by Palmer Land Conservancy. In this poignant film, award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, Colorado, as they fight to protect their water and land, and in turn, their culture and livelihood. A panel discussion will follow the film and feature voices from agricultural producers, policy influencers, and researchers focused on Northern Colorado’s pressing regional water challenges. Learn more HERE.
November 5th, 2025 | Riparian Book Club - COCO and the Colorado Riparian Association (CRA) are partnering to bring you Colorado Stream Restoration Network (CSRN)'s Riparian Book Club. The ultimate intent of CSRN's Riparian Book Club is to help bridge the gap between academic research on stream/wetland systems and applied restoration design. These book club discussions are targeted toward those tasked with stream-wetland restoration design and project planning, to seminal/pivotal scientific papers that can help them in daily work tasks. The November meeting will focus on the natural wood regime. Learn more HERE.
November 5th, 2025 | WrightED Lecture Series: Rivers, Water, and You - Why restore rivers and wetlands? Uncompahgre Watershed Projects - Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. MST, 4 Sessions via Zoom: October 29, November 5, 12, & 19, 2025 Presented by the Wright Opera House in collaboration with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership $30 enrollment for all 4 sessions | Can’t attend at 9:30am? Don’t worry! All sessions are recorded and emailed for easy viewing on your own time. Learn more HERE.
November 5th, 2025 | Confluence Center Grand Opening - We’re excited to share that the Confluence Center of Colorado will officially open its doors this fall—and you’re invited to be part of the celebration! Join us for this community milestone and explore the new home for collaboration, education, and conservation in western Colorado. Learn more HERE.
November 5th - 7th, 2025 | Annual Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance Conference
November 6th, 2025 | 2025 Water Connections - This year, we are partnering with FLC SkyPEP (Political Engagement Project) on a “Community by Conversation” event around water, fire, and climate resilience in our region. We will have four guest speakers present their perspectives on these topics at the beginning of the event. The idea is to get different perspectives on these topics, including perspectives from Tribal and Indigenous communities, state and local government agencies, agricultural producers, and forest health experts. Learn more and register HERE.
November 6th, 2025 | Sacred Water, Wondrous River with Lorelei Cloud & Johnny Le Coq - “We know that water is sacred. We also know that water is alive.” Lorelei Cloud, member of the Southern Ute Tribe and the first Indigenous person to chair the Colorado Water Conservation Board, grew up hauling water to her home. Johnny Le Coq, an avid fly fisher, combined his passion with his design skills to start Fishpond, a Colorado-based fly fishing and outdoor gear company. Their different backgrounds meet at the Colorado River, and they share a mission to protect it. Join the Roaring Fork Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy for a special installment of the Brooksher Watershed Institute. Special Guest Ramsey Kropf will emcee a lively evening featuring Lorelei and Johnny in a conversation about Tribal engagement in the Colorado River basin. Learn more HERE.
November 6th, 2025 | Flows Training Series Peer Call: Flow Restoration Tools with Colorado Water Trust - 10:00am-11:30am - Register HERE.
November 8th, 2025 | River for Rivers - Step into your sneakers and join us for the first-ever Run for Rivers—a scenic, family-friendly run along the Colorado Riverfront in support of the new Confluence Center of Colorado! This isn’t just a run—it’s a celebration of rivers, community, and the future of outdoor education in Western Colorado. By participating, you’ll help provide hands-on science experiences, outdoor learning, and collaborative programs for learners of all ages. Register HERE.
November 10th - 12th, 2025 | AWRA 2025 Annual Water Resources Conference - The AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference is recognized as one of the most diverse and inclusive gatherings in the field of water resources management. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative, practical, and applied solutions to today’s water challenges.
November 12th, 2025 | Rulemaking - Division 5 Measurement Rules (Frisco) Stakeholder Meeting - For all additional details, please visit the Division 5 Office Webpage - Water Administration Rulemaking Section. Here you will find draft rules, a stakeholder comment form and a list of other available meeting times and locations.
November 12th, 2025 | WrightED Lecture Series: Rivers, Water, and You - How do we get our water? Local Water Systems - Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. MST, 4 Sessions via Zoom: October 29, November 5, 12, & 19, 2025 Presented by the Wright Opera House in collaboration with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership $30 enrollment for all 4 sessions | Can’t attend at 9:30am? Don’t worry! All sessions are recorded and emailed for easy viewing on your own time. Learn more HERE.
November 13th, 2025 | RMFI ShinDIG - Join RMFI for an evening to celebrate the 2025 season with live music, awards, and a silent auction! Your ticket to the ShinDIG includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and a fun evening supporting RMFI with your fellow public land enthusiasts. Learn more and get your tickets HERE.
November 13th, 2025 | Water in the West Symposium - The 2025 CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium will be hosted in person Nov. 13 in the Hydro building at CSU Spur. This year, the Symposium will focus on handling change and complexity. The theme this year is Uncharted Waters: Navigating Change and Building Resiliency. Learn more HERE.
November 13th - 15th, 2025 | Western Colorado Farm and Ranch Innovation Expo - In conjunction with West Slope Water Summit on November 13th . Showcasing the latest technologies, tools, and equipment to Western Colorado and surrounding agricultural communities. Demonstrations focusing on Soil Health, Water Conservation, Livestock Management, and Equipment Operation. Learn more HERE.
November 14th, 2025 | Dutch Oven Showdown - Sign up for the inaugural Dutch Oven Showdown at the Yampa River Center! We are looking for the river trip meal stars who are ready to strut their stuff in the dutch oven world. (This is not your stovetop or oven dutch oven competition.) LIMIT 7 entrees and 5 desserts. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Yampa and the Yampa River Center. Email info@friendsoftheyampa.com for more information. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Nov. 5. Sign up HERE.
November 14th - 16th, 2025 | Colorado Trout Unlimited Fall Rendezvous - The Colorado Trout Unlimited Fall Rendezvous is our annual gathering of chapter members, volunteers, and partners from across the state. This flagship event is dedicated to building stronger chapters, sharing ideas, and celebrating the people who make a difference for Colorado’s rivers and for wild and native trout. Learn more HERE.
November 17th, 2025 | Rulemaking - Division 5 Measurement Rules (Glenwood Springs) Stakeholder Meeting - For all additional details, please visit the Division 5 Office Webpage - Water Administration Rulemaking Section. Here you will find draft rules, a stakeholder comment form and a list of other available meeting times and locations.
November 19th, 2025 | WrightED Lecture Series: Rivers, Water, and You - Where do rivers start? Snow & Water Supply - Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. MST, 4 Sessions via Zoom: October 29, November 5, 12, & 19, 2025 Presented by the Wright Opera House in collaboration with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership $30 enrollment for all 4 sessions | Can’t attend at 9:30am? Don’t worry! All sessions are recorded and emailed for easy viewing on your own time. Learn more HERE.
November 19th, 2025 | RMAEP Environmental Bingo Night - Join RMAEP on November 19th at 6pm at Long Table Brewhouse for environmental bingo. Some of the topics will be permitting, endangered species, remediation, ecology, water, and more! $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Register HERE.
November 19th & 20th, 2025 | CWCB Board Meeting - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 commencing at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through Thursday, November 20, 2025. This meeting will be held in person at Denver Marriott West 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd Golden and virtually on zoom, you will be able to access the meeting through a link on the CWCB’s website the day of the meeting. Learn more HERE.
November 20th, 2025 | NSF ASCEND Engine Showcase - Join us Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4–7 PM at the Beck Venture Center, Colorado School of Mines, for the NSF ASCEND Engine Portfolio Showcase. Celebrate the Engine’s 23 projects and startup teams advancing solutions in wildfire preparedness, water security, soil health, air quality and climate data science. Enjoy presentations, workforce spotlights, and a networking reception connecting partners, investors and collaborators driving regional innovation and resilience. Register HERE.
November 20th, 2025 | Holiday Wreath Making Workshop - Join the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) on Nov. 20, 6-8:30pm at Maxline Brewing, as we gather for our annual wreath making workshop. Tickets include hands-on instruction from professional florists and all of the wreath making supplies, materials and accents needed to create the perfect holiday wreath. Plus, each guest will receive a free Maxline craft beer! Proceeds from the event go to support watershed restoration projects in the Poudre River Watershed. Purchase tickets HERE.
December 2nd, 2025 | Colorado Ag Water Summit - CAWA is hosting this event with the Colorado Water Center to focus on research related to irrigated agriculture and how we can make that research impactful at a time when we need it most. This event is for agricultural producers, water resource professionals, faculty and staff at universities, and especially students. Learn more HERE.
December 2nd, 2025 | Upper Poudre Watershed Stakeholder Committee - The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed’s Upper Poudre Watershed Stakeholder Committee meets several times a year to discuss and guide our goals, objectives, and implementation actions in the Upper Poudre River Watershed. The committee provided valuable insight and guidance for the Upper Poudre Watershed Resilience Plan. The committee is open to the public. Please contact Daniel Bowker at daniel@poudrewatershed.org to get involved.
March 3rd - 5th, 2025 | Biennial Riparian Restoration Conference - Mark your calendar for RiversEdge West's 22nd Riparian Restoration Conference on March 3-5, 2026 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO. Abstracts for Oral Presentations and Symposia are due November 10, 2025. Abstracts for Poster Presentations are due January 5, 2026. Learn more HERE.