Conferences & Events Late January
January 22nd, 2026 | Water Conditions Monitoring Committee - The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is responsible for convening the Water Conditions Monitoring Committee (WCMC) - formerly Water Availability Task Force. The WCMC monitors conditions that affect Colorado’s water supply, including snowpack, reservoir storage, streamflow, historical climate norms, long term precipitation and temperature outlooks, and climate variations. Learn more HERE.
January 23rd, 2026 | Sip N Science in the SLV - January 23rd kicks off our water quarter where we will be engaging in a leaded conversation about snow and how the snowpack impacts the lifestyle in the San Luis Valley! ‘Sip n. Science in the SLV’ is a yearlong series designed to help our community learn about the natural systems that define the San Luis Valley. Each of our sessions focuses on a different environmental topic that directly affects life here in the San Luis Valley. Learn more and register HERE.
January 26th, 2026 | Bimonthly Colorado Water Quality Forum - As a reminder, the next bimonthly meeting will be held virtually on Monday, Jan 26 from 12:30-2:30pm. Join the Zoom HERE.
January 27th, 2026 | Zebra Mussels on the Western Slope: An Update - Aquatic Nuisance Species are more than just a minor inconvenience! Learn how a zebra mussel infestation's detrimental effects can impede water conveyance on Colorado's western slope. Updates will be provided on CPW's latest sampling results and subsequent containment measures, as well as what partners and citizens can do to support these efforts and stop the spread. Everybody has a role to play when it comes to being a Pain in the ANS! Learn more and register HERE.
January 28th, 2026 | Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center 2026 Spring Seminar Series - Zebra Mussels in the Grand Valley: Learning to Live with Invasive Species, Presented by Madeline Baker - 4pm-5pm. Learn more HERE.
February 5th, 2026 | SNOTEL Tour with Colorado Snow Survey - Learn about the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Snow Survey and Water Supply forecasting resources they have, while enjoying a short hike starting at 10 am on Hoosier Pass to a SNOTEL (Snow Telemetry) site. We'll meet in the parking lot at Hoosier Pass and hike as a group to the Snotel site for a private talk on the snow scale and other equipment. The data this site collects is instrumental in snow and avalanche forecasting in our state. Learn more and register HERE.
February 11th, 2026 | Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center 2026 Spring Seminar Series - Iron-Assisted Electrokinetic Strategies for In-situ Stabilization of Arsenic in Contaminated Soils , Presented by Dr. Sarah Akindolie - 4pm-5pm. Learn more HERE.
February 12th & 13th, 2026 | Water Workforce Summit & Career Fair - The Water Workforce Career Fair takes place every year, connecting water workforce professionals, organizations, and businesses, with students from Colorado State University, technical colleges, high school programs, and other institutions of higher learning. Learn more HERE.
February 14th, 2026 | Snow Science & Social Snowshoe Hike - Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute to learn about forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack in the San Juans by digging snow pits and taking a winter interpretive hike. Snowshoes will be provided if necessary. Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape. Learn more HERE.
February 18th, 2026 | High Resolution Geophysics Learning and Happy Hour Event - 6pm - 8pm - High resolution geophysics can be a powerful tool in groundwater contamination studies. When used in conjunction with modern tools for data integration and interpretation, quantitative 3D conceptual site models can be made which are actionable for improved site remediation. This presentation will use case studies to illustrate the design, implementation, and use of high-resolution geophysical studies to aid in the characterization of groundwater flow at contaminated sites. Key considerations for success include; physical property determination, method suitabilities/limitations, site-specific constraints, and availability of supporting data. Learn more and register HERE.
February 28th, 2026 | How Water Made the West - Author Talk & Book Signing - Join award-winning author and hydrologist Robert Crifasi for an engaging, story-driven evening exploring the people, politics and power of Western water. Enjoy a lively presentation, audience Q&A, and book signing of Western Water A–Z in the iconic Hotel Colorado, with beverages and appetizers served. Event admission is by donation and books will be available for purchase. Space is limited. Advance RSVP required. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
March 3rd - 5th, 2026 | 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 Poster Presentations are due January 5, 2026. Learn more and register HERE.
March 14th, 2026 | Snow Science & Social Snowshoe Hike - Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute to learn about forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack in the San Juans by digging snow pits and taking a winter interpretive hike. Snowshoes will be provided if necessary. Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape. Learn more HERE.
March 28th, 2026 | Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium, Adams State University - Save the Date. Learn more HERE.
April 27th - 29th, 2026 | Partners in the Outdoors Conference - The Partners in the Outdoors Conference serves as a vital platform to address the intricate balance between conservation and outdoor recreation in Colorado. Registration is now open. Learn more HERE.
May 6th, 2026 | Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter - Save the Date.
May 19th - 21st, 2026 | Western Collaborative Conservation Network Confluence - This year's theme: The Future of Collaboration: The Power of Working Across Divides. Save the Date. Learn more and register HERE.
June 4th &5th, 2026 | 2026 Colorado River Conference - Save the Date. Registration is now open. Learn more HERE.
June 14th - 20th, 2026 | Colorado Trout Unlimited’s River Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp - Colorado TU’s River Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp is a week-long, overnight experience for youth ages 14–18 who want to learn about fly fishing, river conservation, and the role people play in caring for Colorado’s waters. Campers learn outside, on the river, and alongside peers who share a curiosity for the outdoors. Learn more HERE.
August 30th - September 2nd, 2026 | Rocky Mountain Mining & Reclamation Conference - Save the Date.
October 6th - 8th, 2026 | Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference - Save the Date.