February 14, 2018
What's Inside
  • Feature: March 21st World Water Day Movie, "River Blue: Can fashion save the planet?"
  • CSU Water Center Competitive Grants Program - 2018-2019 Request for Proposals
  • Student Spotlight: CSU Research team monitors snow melt that feeds Colorado streams and rivers
  • Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alan Knapp named fellow of American Geophysical Union
Feature
 
March 21, 2018 | 6pm education booths, 6:15pm remarks, 6:30pm movie showing | The Lyric Cinema, Fort Collins, CO
 
To celebrate World Water Day , CSU’s Water Center , the Student Sustainability Center , and the Dept. of Design and Merchandising are hosting a showing of the movie, " River Blue: Can fashion save the planet? " at the Lyric Cinema in Ft. Collins. Viewing of educational booths will begin at 6pm, with opening remarks starting at 6:15pm, followed by the movie showing at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students, and all proceeds will benefit the Sustainable Living Association . Tickets will be available soon through the Lyric’s website
Highlights
Dr. Norman Allen Evans 1922-2018
On January 25, 2018, Dr. Norman Allen Evans passed away in his Fort Collins home. Dr. Evans was a graduate of civil engineering at CSU, and then began a distinguished career in agricultural engineering at CSU that spanned more than 40 years. He was also the director of the Colorado Water Institute from 1967-1988. After the Federal Water Quality Act of 1965, Evans was a founding member of Colorado’s commission to establish and apply water quality standards. He is also known for his commitment to public service and historical preservation; he was involved with the Poudre Landmarks Foundation and took part in the preservation of the Avery House and the 1883 City Water Works in Fort Collins. Dr. Evans will be greatly missed by the CSU community. Click here to learn more about the Norm Evans Endowment.
The CSU Water Center invites proposals for its 2018-2019 Competitive Grants Program for Water Research Teams, Water Faculty Fellows, Water and Food Research Teams, and Water Education and Engagement projects. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 23, 2018 . Awards will begin on July 1, 2018.
CSU Faculty and Staff are encouraged to submit their nominations ASAP | Faculty reps must register students for the online application by March 7, 2018

The Udall Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues OR sophomores and juniors who identify as American Indians or Alaskan Natives and would like to pursue careers in tribal public policy or Native health care. The committee invites CSU faculty and staff to recommend students for this award. To recommend a student, contact Mary Swanson ( Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu ; 970-491-2185), CSU's Nationally Competitive Scholarship Advisor, and provide her with the student's name, contact information, and a brief description of why the student is a good fit for the award. 
Submissions due by February 15, 2018

The 9th International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software will take place June 24-28, 2018 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. This year's theme is "Modelling for Sustainable Food-Energy-Water Systems." Abstracts for all iEMSs 2018 Sessions are now being accepted and are due no later than February 15.
Local & Regional Events

February 13-15, 2018 | Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

The Front Range Student Ecology Symposium (FRSES) is a student-run symposium that provides an opportunity for Front Range students doing research in ecology to showcase their work and network in a friendly and supportive peer environment.

February 21, 2018 | Denver, CO

The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program is proud to host the 27th annual Governor's Forum on Colorado Agriculture,​ titled "Colorado's Agricultural Impact: Economic, Environmental, Social". This year’s theme will bring together producers, consumers, experts, and other ag stakeholders to examine how each of those sectors converge to make agriculture one of the leading influencers in the state.

February 22-24, 2018 | American Mountaineering Center, Golden, CO

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film.

February 28, 2018 | Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

The CSU Office of International Programs Global Engagement Lecture Series will host Ms. Gina McCarthy, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2013-2017) this spring semester! McCarthy has been a leading advocate for common sense strategies to protect public health and the environment for more than thirty years. As the head of EPA under President Obama, she led historic progress to achieve the administration’s public health and environmental protection goals and Climate Action Plan.

February 28-March 2, 2018 | Four Seasons Hotel, Denver, CO

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions.

March 5, 2018, 5-7:30pm | Rifle Branch Library, Rifle, CO

What is a Stream Management Plan? Can Stream Management Plans do anything for Ag? The Colorado Ag Water Alliance (CAWA) and Soil Conservation Districts want to explore the potential of these projects, if and what they can do for Ag, and why Ag should take a leadership role in these plans. Come listen to other farmers
and ranchers about their experience with Stream Management Plans.

March 6-7, 2018 | University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) symposium will feature two full days of speakers from the US and abroad representing non-profits, businesses, researchers, and practitioners tackling current water, sanitation and hygiene issues in developing communities. Topics include: WASH in challenging contexts; the future of WASH research; market-based approaches; container-based sanitation; anaerobic digestion for developing communities; and more!

March 9, 2018 | Redstone Inn, Carbondale, CO

This Water Education Colorado workshop and field trip will be geared toward educators, but is open to the public for anyone wishing to learn more about these topics. Participants will walk away with the knowledge and resources to educate others about snow science, climate, forest health and more.

March 19-21, 2018 | Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Join us for the 38th annual American Geophysical Union Hydrology Days! This year's Hydrology Days Award Lecturer is Stephen J. Burges. The Borland Lecturer in Hydrology will be Jefferey G. Arnold, and the Borland Lecturer in Hydraulics is Jefferey R. Koseff.

March 21, 2018 | 6pm education booths, 6:16pm opening remarks, 6:30pm movie showing | The Lyric Cinema, Fort Collins, CO

To celebrate World Water Day , CSU’s Water Center , the Student Sustainability Center , and the Dept. of Design and Merchandising are hosting a showing of the movie, " River Blue: Can fashion save the planet? " at the Lyric Cinema in Ft. Collins. Viewing of educational booths will begin at 6pm, with opening remarks starting at 6:15pm, followed by the movie showing at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students, and all proceeds will benefit the Sustainable Living Association . Tickets will be available soon through the Lyric’s website

March 21, 2018 | University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, CO

The Martz Spring Symposium will address the consequences of weakened environmental protections at the federal level, the resultant litigation, and how Tribal, state and local governments, as well as market forces, are filling the gaps.

March 26-29, 2018 | Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

For more than 40 years, the WQA Convention has been the signature event of the water treatment industry, connecting dealers, manufacturers and consultants with the latest in trends, research, education and networking opportunities.

March 29, 2018 | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

This workshop will explore the potential impacts of climate change on Colorado's water future and explore how we can meet our demands for water. Participants will walk away with a comprehensive look at the relationship between our water resources and the climate and get a unique opportunity to tour the National Ice Core Laboratory!

March 30, 2018 | University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver CO

The 2018 Symposium will explore how underserved communities use water law individually and collectively with others to empower themselves to achieve equitable water governance.

March 31, 2018 | Carnegie Center for Creativity & Heritage Courtyard, Fort Collins, CO

This event is not your typical brewfest! The Poudre Pour includes an afternoon of FUN and LEARNING with 12 craft beer and soda tasting stations, appetizers; special guest speakers; kids activities; live entertainment; art exhibitions and a silent auction! Proceeds will benefit the Poudre Heritage Alliance.

April 11-12, 2018 | Otero Junior College, La Junta, CO

The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum serves as a conduit for information about the Arkansas River Basin in Colorado, and for issues related to water allocation and management. Through the Forums, a wider understanding of water issues has evolved and along with it the opportunity to find common ground.

April 26-27, 2018 | McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver, CO

The inaugural Water in the West Symposium, hosted by Colorado State University (CSU), will bring more than 400 leaders in water research, agriculture, policy, conservation, and education to Denver. CSU and other partners have invested in creating a state-of-the-art Water Resources Center (WRC) to be housed at the National Western Center. The Symposium will focus on engaging experts and leaders in thoughtful conversations and creating impact through the WRC.
National & International Events

February 21-23, 2018 | Hyatt Regency, Tulsa, OK

This conference aims to increase interaction among the different professional natural resource entities in Oklahoma, as well as to increase awareness of what the different natural resource societies, agencies and NGOs are doing across the state and to foster future partnerships.

March 18-21, 2018 | Washington, D.C.

Three top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials with key perspectives on water issues will provide their authoritative viewpoints at this year's Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) Water Policy Conference. The conference will also feature a Sunday afternoon interactive discussion about key principles for utility managers to consider on alternative project delivery approaches with private sector partners. March 21 has been designated to meet with elected officials on Capitol Hill.

March 22, 2018 | Worldwide

World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

April 3-4, 2018 | Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA

Join us for two critical days on the latest modes of water infrastructure delivery. The P3 Water Summit focuses on P3 education, project management, resiliency, financing, and networking for owners, system managers, developers, and water professionals.

April 10, 2018 | Two live locations (Linthicum Heights, MD; Fairfax County, VA) or Online

This conference will help practitioners, regulators, water and sewer authorities and stormwater managers overcome common hurdles - from staff shortages and a lack of financial support to addressing multiple pollutant sources in mixed land use watersheds.

April 16-18, 2018 | JW Marriott Starr Pass, Tuscon, AZ

Join 300 industry professionals in the beautiful desert mountains of Tucson, Arizona to network and participate in the advancement of water technology, water reuse and surrounding issues.

April 22, 2018 | Worldwide

Earth Day’s 2018 theme will be End Plastic Pollution. The End Plastic Pollution campaign is part of a five-year effort that began in 2016, builds up to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020 and continues for the next decade. Education and action are the two most valuable steps we can take to protect our planet. Earth Day is the day to start.

April 29-May 1, 2018 | Santa Fe, NM

The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, designers, architects and water professionals to share best practices and brainstorm new ones through charrettes. 
Grants & Fellowships

Application deadline: February 15, 2018

This research grant fund was established at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation by the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (KVCTU) for the purpose of recognizing and supporting studies of trout habitat or other projects consistent with the goals and objectives of Trout Unlimited. KVCTU's goals are to preserve wild rivers, clean up polluted waters, maintain early warning Water Quality Surveillance programs, educate the public through workshops and seminars, and speak for the concerns of all anglers and conservationists.

Application deadline: March 12, 2018

Launched by the Embassy of France in the U.S. and the FACE Foundation, this project aims to encourage and support cooperation among the most promising young French and American researchers, and foster forward-looking collaborative research projects. Applications are accepted in the three following fields: Humanities and Social Sciences (SSH); Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Science for Society (interdisciplinary STEM-SSH projects). In support of the Make Our Planet Great Again initiative launched by President Emmanuel Macron in June 2017, the Thomas Jefferson Fund is offering additional grants this year for research projects related to: Earth System Science; Climate Change and Sustainability; and Energy Transition.

Proposals accepted anytime 

The Hydrologic Sciences Program focuses on the fluxes of water in the environment that constitute the water cycle as well as the mass and energy transport function of the water cycle. The program supports the study of processes from rainfall to runoff to infiltration and streamflow, evaporation and transpiration, the flow of water in soils and aquifers, and the transport of suspended, dissolved, and colloidal components.

The Colorado Watershed Assembly maintains a list of governmental and non-government funding sources for restoration projects and organizational capacity building.
Scholarships

Application deadline: February 23, 2018

The NAWMC recognizes the need to introduce students in the science and engineering disciplines to the field of weather modification. The scholarship will expose students to the latest research and program operations, and provide significant networking opportunities. NAWMC will sponsor up to two $2,000 scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year.

Scholarship for fall of 2018 | Application due by February 25, 2018

The ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship is awarded every other year to a deserving college student entering their junior year of study. The Scholarship is intended to advance flood risk management research and practice. Up to $25,000 per year for two years will be available for tuition and related education and living expenses. The selected scholar will also receive mentoring, and support in finding a paid summer internship in a relevant professional setting.
Employment Opportunities

Full-time | Applications due by February 16, 2018

The Colorado Water Trust is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineer to provide water resources engineering and technical support for its work in the three program areas to restore streamflow to Colorado’s rivers. S/he will work in a team environment under the direction of the Program’s Director. The ideal candidate will share our passion for Western water and healthy rivers and is comfortable with the Water Trust’s highly collaborative approach to flow restoration.

40 hours/week | Application due February 25, 2018

Under direct supervision of the Water Resources Department Manager or his/her delegated representative, this position provides engineering support and analysis for Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict, focusing on water resources engineering, hydrologic modeling and water rights engineering.

Work dates: May - August 30 | Application due March 5, 2018 for full consideration

The UT Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is looking for Wildlife Technicians for the Great Basin Research Center (GBRC) and the UT Big Game Range Trend Studies. UT DWR, in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is doing research on native forbs in the Great Basin. For the Big Game Range Trend Studies, UT DWR, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management and USFS, will monitor key big game habitat throughout UT.

29-40 hours/week | $17/hour | Open until filled

This is a non-exempt, non-benefited, temporary positions responsible for assisting the Senior GIS
Analyst. A sample of duties are as follows: Collecting field data using a Trimble survey-grade GPS unit; Complete various GIS assignments or engineering related tasks; Research records, including but not limited to, easements, as-builts and plats, as necessary; Read and interpolate legal descriptions and exhibits as needed; And digitize as-built data and prepare maps in Arcmap.

40 hours/week | Open until filled

Under direct supervision of the Water Resources Department Manager, this entry level position
provides engineering support and analysis for Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict,
focusing on water resources engineering, water resources planning modeling, and water rights
analysis.

Full-time | Open until filled

WestWater Research is seeking qualified applicants for a Research Associate position in the field of water resource economics and finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting
financial and economic analysis for water resource project, conducting water asset valuation analysis and conducting regional water market research.

One-year, part-time (1,000 hours), contract position with opportunity for renewal | Open until filled

The Community Outreach Coordinator serves in a contract position that reports to the Middle Colorado Watershed Council (Council) Board of Directors. This position is principally responsible for developing and implementing an annual Outreach Plan. The contractor will manage the Outreach and Education (O&E) Committee, as appointed by the Board of Directors, to solicit feedback on and assistance with Plan development and implementation. 

40 hours/week | Open until filled

The Conservation Planner is to oversee and develop mitigation banking projects in the Rocky Mountain Region. This position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and tracking of new wetlands/conservation mitigation project approvals and will assist with regional compliance tracking of approved mitigation projects.

40 hours/week | Open until filled

The communications director plans, organizes and directs operations and activities of communications and marketing, including public relations, strategic communications, marketing, and awareness activities to enhance public understanding of the organization's mission, goals, objectives, services, and activities. Duties include direct media relations, publications, website communications, social media communications and public outreach.

Full-time, temporary positions | Different locations, terms, pay and benefits by position

Interns in our AIM program work in a crew of 2-3 people to monitor land and aquatic health on National Monument land. Participants will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology. 

The CSU Water Center maintains a job board of student positions located in Colorado. Many subject areas are featured through this service including: ecology, economics, engineering, fish and wildlife, natural resources, and the social and natural sciences.

Colorado WaterWise, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, maintains a job board for water conservation-related employment opportunities.
Education

2nd Tuesday of each month @ 2pm MST | Next webinar begins March 13, 2018

Join Utah State University's Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (CWEL) in a monthly webinar series, "Water Well with CWEL" on the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 2 p.m. (MST). Each month a new presenter will share their successes in the world of outdoor water conservation. Topics will include; outreach & education efforts, new technologies, program impacts, and more.

February 13, 20 & 27, 2018, 6-9pm MST | Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO

The Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University invites you to participate in the 2018 Water Course, which will cover Hydrology and Water Law in Colorado; Preparing for a Drier Future; and Grand Valley Initiatives to Improve Habitat and River Access. Registration cost is $45 for the whole series or $20/ session. 

Institute will run July 8-20, 2018 | Applications due March 1, 2018

NEH invites applicants to "Hoover Dam and the Shaping of the American West," a two week summer institute on the Hoover Dam and its myriad impacts on American society. NEH Institutes are designed primarily for full-time or part-time faculty who teach American undergraduate students. Qualified independent scholars, advanced graduate students, and those employed by museums, libraries, historical societies, and other organizations are also eligible.

A list of all water-related Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), past and present, and links for more information about the courses.

The purpose of the SWIM is to offer students an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of the many dimensions of water management. Students will take 21 credits in core and elective courses. This minor is open to all CSU undergraduates. 

This minor offers undergraduate students in every department at CSU a curriculum that enhances their major with the core knowledge to address real world sustainability challenges and the tools to bring sustainability into their careers.
Student Spotlight
CSU Research team monitors snow melt that feeds Colorado streams and rivers
CSU Watershed Science students Alyssa Anenberg (MA; pictured left), John Hammond (PhD; middle), and Jason Gerlich (BS; right) are part of a CSU research team monitorin snowpack, soil moisture and streamflow at different elevations across Colorado. Their goal is to determine how melting snow affects the flow of rivers and streams, which impacts all water users throughout the state. While high-elevation snowpack has been used to forecast water supply for a number of decades, little monitoring of snowpack at middle- and low-elevations is conducted. “These areas sometimes contribute large amounts of water to streamflow, but they aren’t measured by SNOTEL or other organizations,” said Stephanie Kampf, associate professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, who oversees this research in the Natural Resource Ecology Lab at CSU. “Predicting water supply is not just about high-elevation snow. Low elevations with mixtures of snow and rain also matter, and we need a better understanding of how much water they produce.”
Faculty Spotlight
Recognized for his extensive work on grassland ecology and climate change, CSU Biology Professor Alan Knapp was inducted as a 2017 fellow in the American Geophysical Union at their fall 2017 meeting in New Orleans. Knapp called the recognition a great honor and plans to continue exploring the effects of climate change on these ecosystems. His lab’s current research focuses on how changing precipitation patterns affect the basic functions of grasslands.
Legislative Updates
Concerning the exemption of nonprofit water companies from regulation by the public utilities commission. This bill was introduced in the Senate on January 29, and passed the second reading in the Senate with amendments from the Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Committee.

Concerning water districts' ability to enter into contracts regarding their water-related assets. This bill was introduced in the House on January 16, passed the second House reading with amendments from the Committee on Finance on February 12, and passed the third reading in the House with no amendments on February 13.

Concerning a process for the ground water commission to use for approving aquifer storage-and-recovery plans, and, in connection therewith, requiring that the ground water commission promulgate rules governing its implementation of the process. This bill was introduced in the House February 5 and assigned to the Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee.

Concerning the authorization of deficit irrigation pilot projects approved by the Colorado water conservation board. This bill was introduced in the House on January 31 and assigned to the Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee.
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