May 16th, 2025 | Watershed Wildfire Protection Group - The next Watershed Wildfire Protection Group meeting for Friday, May 16th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Decker Branch of the Denver Public Library. In this meeting, we will continue our conversations about collaboration and funding, discuss Wildfire Ready Action Plans, and the Fix Our Forests Act. See the agenda HERE and please RSVP HERE.
May 17th, 2025 | SCCORR Hosts Volunteer Fair - Are you looking for ways to help steward our public lands? More than a dozen local conservation organizations will gather at the Purgatory Community Center (aka Durango Nordic Center) on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to highlight volunteer opportunities they offer throughout the year. Our community has so many options available for everyone, regardless of skill, energy, or age! Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by learning how you can give back to our beloved public lands through volunteering. Learn more HERE.
May 17th, 2025 | Clean Up Green Up - The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is hosting the 34th annual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, May 17. Register HERE.
May 19th, 2025 | Water Quality Forum Meeting - The next Water Quality Forum meeting will be a virtual meeting via zoom on May 19, 2025, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The agenda is posted to the website under membership meetings/documents. We strongly suggest utilizing your computer so you can see the presentations. Additional presentations will be added to the WQF Website as they become available. If you have any questions, feel free to email lisabcarlson@gmail.com. Join the Zoom HERE.
May 20th, 2025 | Colorado Springs Connecting Colorado - The 2025 Southern Connecting Colorado Conference will feature diverse educational sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Topics reflect the foundational elements in our 'Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence' which include: Advocacy, Communications/Marketing, DEAI, Evaluation, Financial Management, Fund Development, Governance, Human Resource, Information Technology, Leadership, and Strategic Planning. Learn more or register HERE.
May 20th, 2025 | Trees in the West - Join us for a one-day conference exploring complex and shared sustainability challenges for urban forests in the Western US from diverse perspectives. Connect with your colleagues, learn from experts, and share your insights! Learn more or register HERE.
May 20th, 2025 - Mapping the Flow: GIS Storytelling for Conservation - 1pm MST - Discover how conservation organizations are harnessing the power of ArcGIS StoryMaps to amplify advocacy efforts and share inspiring stories of those working to protect our planet. Join River Network and the ESRI StoryMaps team for an engaging lesson on the impact of storytelling through mapping. Learn more HERE.
May 21st, 2025 | State of the River: Eagle River Valley - The Colorado River District’s State of the River meetings are a spring tradition in Western Colorado, bringing communities together to discuss the most pressing water issues facing our region. These free public events provide valuable insights into river forecasts, local water projects, and key challenges impacting West Slope water users. Learn more HERE.
May 21st, 2025 | Community Pub Talk: Who is working to restore our watersheds? - 5-7:30pm - Join the N. Fork Poudre SCT for a community Pub Talk about conservation! Learn about and meet the organizations who are working to improve the health of the North Fork of the Poudre Watershed. This event is FREE and open to the public! Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many folks will be in attendance. Learn more or RSVP HERE.
May 22nd, 2025 | Coffee and Climate Conversation: The Power of Storytelling in Climate Action - Wilkinson Public Library - 8:30am - Join EAP, Sheep Mountain Alliance and the Wilkinson Public Library for May's Coffee and Climate Conversation about the power of storytelling in climate action. Hear from local experts in the world of storytelling, learn about must see environmental films at Mountain Film, and delve into the topic of how the stories we share can spark empathy, drive community engagement and shift perspectives on environmental issues. Gather, connect and discover how our voices can shape a more sustainable future- one story at a time! Free coffee, tea and pastries kindly provided.
May 22nd, 2025 | State of the River: Blue River - The Colorado River District’s State of the River meetings are a spring tradition in Western Colorado, bringing communities together to discuss the most pressing water issues facing our region. These free public events provide valuable insights into river forecasts, local water projects, and key challenges impacting West Slope water users. Learn more HERE.
May 28th, 2025 | Webinar: Liquid Assets - Water market trends in Colorado and the West - Join Water Education Colorado on May 28, from 12pm - 1:30pm, to explore water market trends. We'll look at how water rights are bought, sold and traded for different uses; how prices have changed over time; how farmers, cities, environmental interests and others are navigating a shifting water market; and we'll hear various perspectives on the opportunities and challenges with Colorado's market. Learn more or register HERE.
May 28th & 29th, 2025 | Yampa Basin Rendezvous - Science in Action: Building Resiliency through Restoration of Natural Processes - The 2-day event will provide an overview of exciting new local research on the interactions between snow, climate, and water supply, and will showcase efforts to address these and other related challenges both within the Yampa River Basin and beyond. The Rendezvous will include morning discussion panels with scientists and project leaders, special welcome and keynote addresses, afternoon field learning, and an evening community showcase happy hour event. The overarching goal is to provide a venue that links the latest science with projects that work in concert with natural systems to achieve a more secure and sustainable future. Learn more or register HERE.
May 29th, 2025 | State of the Yampa Address - The State of the Yampa is an opportunity to come together and learn something about rivers like the Yampa, the lifeblood of our local environment and economy.
May 31st, 2025 | Troutfest Colorado - Troutfest Colorado is a one of a kind summer festival and celebration of conservation, education, and community. It’s for anglers, would be anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, or simply families looking for a fun and engaging day at the ballpark. People of all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Held in the heart of lower downtown at Denver’s most iconic and accessible venue, Coors Field, Troutfest Colorado is a convenient way to learn more about conservation and fly fishing. Free and open to the public, it’s the perfect early summer festival. Learn more HERE.
May 31st, 2025 | Love Your Trail – Uncompahgre River Walk Maintenance - Join us for a community trail day to show some love to one of Ouray’s most scenic trails, the Uncompahgre River Walk! Help with maintenance tasks like trimming overgrown vegetation, pulling weeds, and picking up litter, spreading gravel—all while soaking in the beauty of the Ouray. Supported by UWP and our Recreation Allies of the Uncompahgre River (RAUR). Learn more HERE.
June 3rd & 4th | Water Education Colorado's Annual River Basin Tour - We’re excited to share that Water Education Colorado’s 2025 Annual River Basin Tour will explore the Southwest River Basin on June 3–4, 2025! Join us for two full days of learning, connection, and on-the-ground exploration as we travel through one of Colorado’s most beautiful and complex river basins. This year’s tour will highlight innovative techniques driving water sustainability, showcase multi-benefit projects, and feature diverse speakers sharing insights on how water ties into agriculture, forest health, municipal supply, Tribal priorities, mining, and more. Learn more or register HERE.
June 5th & 6th, 2025 | 2025 Conference on the Colorado River - Once again, the Colorado River is at a crossroads, as the efforts to finalize the post-2026 rules push up squarely against long standing conflicts, legal interpretations, and notions of equity and inclusivity. Complicating progress is the narrow focus on reservoir operating rules, and the tradition of pushing the thorniest issues to future discussions in largely undetermined forums and unknown schedules. In this event, we assess the current state of progress, focusing specifically on the degree to which emerging steps forward incorporate the lessons learned through past experiences. Learn more or register HERE.
June 11th, 2025 | Boulder Creek Waters Celebration - Celebrate your local waters & give back to the cause! Cocktail hour on the creek with live bluegrass. Three course farm to table dinner followed by a live auction. Learn more or buy tickets HERE.
June 12th, 2025 | Aurora Water's Binney Water Purification Facility - Join Colorado WaterWise for a tour of Aurora Water's Binney Water Purification Facility on June 12. Learn more or register HERE.
June 20th, 2025 | One Water Day 2025 - This year’s One Water Day theme, Managing Water for Thriving Communities, will focus on stormwater and the urban ecosystem, highlighting the benefits of integrated stormwater management and collaboration across utilities. Learn more or register HERE.
June 20th, 2025 | Watershed Summit - The Watershed Summit, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition. Each June stakeholders gather to discuss current and future water challenges and opportunities facing the state. Shed ’25 is a fully in-person event at Denver Botanic Gardens, concluding with the ever-popular happy hour event. A special add-on morning event will feature a panel and discussion on One Water. Learn more or register HERE.
June 26th, 2025 | 3rd Annual Take me to the River Fundraiser - Join CPRW for the 3rd Annual Take Me to the River fundraiser to support and celebrate the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW), your local watershed group working to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River through community collaboration. Learn more HERE.
June 28th, 2025 | 17th Annual Ridgway RiverFest - This annual festival offers an afternoon of family-friendly fun and education in celebration of the Uncompahgre River Watershed – free to festivalgoers from near and far with all-age river races, awards and prizes, information about local nature and outdoor recreation, live music, food, and beverages. It is a fundraiser for the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, providing awareness and funding for our rivers, water resources, the need for conservation and important water quality and riparian area monitoring and restoration activities. Learn more HERE.
July 9th, 2025 | A Night for the Rivers - Benefitting the Roaring Fork Conservancy - Save the Date.
July 12th, 2025 | 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur: River Festival - Save the date.
July 26th, 2025 | Front Range Ecology Series: Water - It’s impossible to ignore the importance of water when we live in such an arid environment. To support the large number of people living in the Front Range, many programs, policies, and constructions have been created to divert and moderate water usage. Join water policy expert Quinn Harper and Natural Resource Specialist Erica Hample to learn about the ecology of water in the arid west and the solutions people have created to live here. Learn more or register HERE.
August 9th, 2025 | Poudre RiverFest - The Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about our river corridor, an important natural resource in our community. The festival features activities for children and adults to explore the role of the river as an important habitat for wildlife, a lively recreation area, and a source for clean drinking water. Learn more HERE.
September 18th, 2025 | Colorado WaterWise 2025 Annual Water Conservation Symposium - Save the Date.
September 10th, 2025 | Water Education Colorado’s President Reception - Save the Date.
September 30th - October 4th, 2025 | The 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) will be held in person on 30 September – 4 October 2025 in Denver, Colorado, United States. SER’s World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in restoration, making SER2025 the premier venue for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community. Call for abstracts closes January 30th. Learn more HERE.
October 7th - 9th, 2025 | Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference - Save the date.
October 14th & 15th, 2025 | 2025 Rocky Mountain Groundwater Conference - We are accepting abstracts now through Friday, May 23, 2025 for 30 minute presentations and 1.0 - 1.5 hour panel discussions. Learn more 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.
December 2nd, 2025 | Colorado Ag Water Summit - Save the date.