October 16th, 2025 | Blue River Water Year Wrap-Up - We are so excited to host this event to offer insight into our county's water distribution and storage system as well as how decisions around water are made. This event will serve as a complement to the Water Year forecast provided at the Spring State of the River event, to discuss factors that influenced the accuracy of those flow predictions and lake height. Join us and hear from Denver Water, CSU's climatologist Russ Shumacher, DNR water resources engineer James Heath, and Nina Waters our County Commissioner. A light dinner will be provided. Learn more and register HERE.
October 17th, 2025 | SLV Community Food & Agriculture Action Plan: Environment – Promote resilient stewardship of land, water, and other natural resources to prepare for the impacts of climate change. Learn more HERE.
October 17th, 2025 | Exhibit Launch Party: LIVING RIVER The Promise of the Mighty Colorado - Join the Headwaters Center on Friday, October 17, 2025, for the opening of our newest exhibition from 4:30–7:00 PM. The evening begins with a cocktail hour from 4:30, where guests can explore the museum and mingle. At 5:30 PM, enjoy a special presentation by Dave followed by a Q&A session. The event concludes with time to revisit the museum, connect with others, and take part in a book signing. Museum admission will be free and light appetizers and wine will be provided. Learn more HERE.
October 18th, 2025 | Love Your Gorge - Join the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and Ouray Ice Park Love Your Gorge on Saturday, October 18 for a fun morning of volunteering. Our 2025 work plan in the park includes picking up litter above and inside the gorge. Inside the gorge, often log moving and large metal removal is also necessary. We will also be repairing some stairs that are being eroded by the weather and water. Plus, UWP has a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to address other erosion issues at the Uncompahgre Gorge that impact safety and water quality. Learn more and register HERE.
October 18th, 2025 | POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and Beer: The Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting a presentation and discussion at Sanitas Brewing Company in Boulder on October 18th from 5:30-7:30 with Royal Gardner discussing his new book Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource. The event will include lively discussion on the rollercoaster that is the definition of waters of the US. See HERE for more information or contact swsrockymtn@gmail.com.
October 20th, 2025 | Regulation 84 - Reclaimed Water Control (Reuse) stakeholder meeting - The division will hold the next meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Please note that the division changed the meeting date, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. If you previously registered to attend this meeting online via Zoom and added it to your personal calendar, you will need to manually update the time or register again. Meeting materials will be available in this public folder closer to the meeting date. Register to attend HERE.
October 23rd, 2025 | 2025 Colorado WET Testing Guidelines Workgroup - This is the initial meeting of the new Water Quality Forum workgroup for the Colorado WET Testing Guidelines: Consistency Measures and QA/QC Improvements, with the goal of reviewing the workgroup rationale, reviewing potential topics that may be covered, and clarifying the workgroup scope and schedule. Learn more HERE.
October 28th & 29th, 2025 | C9 Summit - The C9 Summit is a collaborative gathering of Colorado’s diverse water stakeholders, including Basin Roundtable members, the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC), the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), and the public. Registration is now open. More details, including an agenda, available HERE.
October 29th, 2025 | The American Southwest Colorado River film coming to the Wright - The American Southwest is a family-friendly wildlife movie that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river. Buy tickets HERE.
October 29th, 2025 | WrightED Lecture Series: Rivers, Water, and You - What’s up with the Colorado River? Rivers & the Law - 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.
October 29th, 2025 | Fire Lives Here + Q&A - Fire Lives Here is an intimate journey into the heart of Colorado’s Front Range, where fire is not just a threat—but a force of renewal. Through the voices of scientists, firefighters, and forest stewards, this documentary reveals how fire shapes the land, restores our forests, and holds the key to protecting the places we love. After viewing the film, learn about local wildfire mitigation and forest health projects with local forestry experts from Larimer County, Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative and the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed. Hosted by the National Forest Foundation, the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed and the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative. Learn more HERE.
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 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 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 | 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 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.
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.