Trainings & Workshops Late July
Qualified MS4 Stormwater Compliance Professional (MS4-SCP). Topics covered in this training include: review of MS4 permit requirements, best management practices (BMPs) for MS4s, compliance with six minimum control measures, identifying common illicit discharges to the MS4, construction inspection techniques for MS4 inspectors, green infrastructure and LID techniques, and stormwater permit compliance assistance. Click location and date below for more information.
Online Courses Available Through Colorado Rural Water Association. Industry studies have shown employee-training budgets for most water and wastewater utilities are tighter than ever. Web-based operator certification and license renewal training provides employers and their employees the flexibility of taking training courses at their own pace without the hassle and cost of attending live classes. Check them out HERE.
Trainings for Early June
Trainings this month include funding and program development, outdoor stewardship, and the summer edition of this year's River Watch training.
Water Sampling Tools, Lake City
JUNE 16th, 2016 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm there will be a Community Resource Center Development Roundtable featuring The Anschutz Family Foundation. The Foundation supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. The Foundation encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive and responsible citizens. There is a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly and the disabled. The Foundation is also dedicated to funding efforts in rural Colorado. Debbie Jessup, Executive Director of Anschutz Family Foundation, will join this session. Participants will gain valuable and unique information regarding: Funder’s history and priorities for Colorado giving;
Current strategic plan and funding initiatives; Grant application submission and review process;
Tips for success from a Program Officer; Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with a Program Officer. This roundtable will be held at 789 Sherman Street, Suite 100. If you are unable to attend the session in person, there is a teleconference option. Please indicate your preference to attend remotely when you register.
July 26th -29th 2016: River Watch Training 2016, CSU Mountain Park Campus (formerly Pingree Park), Colorado. River Watch trainings provide an opportunity for your organization to become volunteer water quality monitors in Colorado. Our training registration is based on a first come, first served basis. The cost of the training will cover food and lodging at CSU Mountain Campus (Pingree Park). Lodging is dorm style with shared facilities, meals are cafeteria style. Detailed information on the training will be provided with your training confirmation packet. Registration for training is being received at the Colorado Watershed Assembly River Watch Training page. If you have any questions, please contact Michaela Taylor atmichaela@coloradowatershed.org or(303) 291-7322
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s premier training program, the Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI), is excited to offer a wide variety of trainings in 2016. OSI is for ANYONE involved in outdoor stewardship work. Volunteers and employees from any agency and organizations are welcome to join. View full calendar @http://www.voc.org/leadership-training-calendar. Questions? Contact Dan at dan@voc.org or 303-715-1010.
Trainings for Late May
MAY 25th, 2016: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® program and the Alliance for Water Efficiency invite you to join a free webinar on Relationship Building Between Irrigation Professionals and Utilities at 2:00 p.m.
MAY 25th, 2016: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® program and the Alliance for Water Efficiency invite you to join a free webinar on Relationship Building Between Irrigation Professionals and Utilities at 2:00 p.m. ET. Join speakers Melissa Baum-Haley, Senior Water Resource Analyst with the Municipal Water District of Orange County; Sergio Ramirez, Water Use Efficiency Administrator with the Laguna Beach County Water District; and Glen Frohlich, with Glen's Landscape, to learn how they are working together to advance water-efficient irrigation in their communities. Click here to register.
July 26th -29th 2016: River Watch Training 2016, CSU Mountain Park Campus (formerly Pingree Park), Colorado. River Watch trainings provide an opportunity for your organization to become volunteer water quality monitors in Colorado. Our training registration is based on a first come, first served basis. The cost of the training will cover food and lodging at CSU Mountain Campus (Pingree Park). Lodging is dorm style with shared facilities, meals are cafeteria style. Detailed information on the training will be provided with your training confirmation packet. Registration for training is being received at the Colorado Watershed Assembly River Watch Training page. If you have any questions, please contact Michaela Taylor atmichaela@coloradowatershed.org or(303) 291-7322
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado’s premier training program, the Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI), is excited to offer a wide variety of trainings in 2016. OSI is for ANYONE involved in outdoor stewardship work. Volunteers and employees from any agency and organizations are welcome to join. View full calendar @http://www.voc.org/leadership-training-calendar. Questions? Contact Dan at dan@voc.org or 303-715-1010.