Colorado WaterWise upcoming events

WaterWise in Action: Communicating on Drought and Turf Conversions (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This quick webinar session will focus on sharing relevant guidebooks to help you clearly communicate around drought conditions, water conservation and turf conversion projects with your customers.

This session is perfect for Colorado water professionals who are looking for better ways to communicate the current drought conditions and share information with homeowners on turf conversion.

You'll walk away with:

A better understanding of the current drought communications guidance.
An overview of the materials available in the Toolkit related specifically to drought communications.
The latest DIY guidebook for homeowners taking on a turf conversion project.

WaterWise in Action is a focused 30-minute webinar series designed to help utilities turn the Live Like You Love It® Toolkit into real results.

May Board Meeting (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Dial In: 309-205-3325

Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

Passcode: 476902

Preparing for Drought in Colorado: Statewide Trends and Local Action / Cómo prepararnos para la sequía en Colorado: Tendencias estatales y acción local (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

As drought conditions continue to shape water management across Colorado, utilities and communities are navigating how to plan, communicate, and respond effectively in a rapidly changing climate. This webinar brings together statewide expertise and local perspectives to explore how drought is evolving across regions and how communities are adapting in real time. The session will begin with an overview from the Colorado Climate Center on current drought conditions, long-term trends, and what the latest science and modeling suggest for the future. Representatives from utilities across the Front Range, Western Slope, and High Country will then share how their communities are planning for drought, including operational strategies and messaging approaches. The webinar will also highlight practical tools and resources available through Colorado WaterWise to support drought planning and communication.

Speakers:

Adam Waters, Aurora Water
Megan Killer, City of Aspen
Andrea Lopez, Ute Water

A medida que la sequía continúa afectando la gestión del agua en Colorado, las empresas de servicios públicos de agua y las comunidades buscan cómo planificar, comunicar y responder de manera efectiva ante un clima que cambia rápidamente.
Este seminario web reúne a expertos estatales y perspectivas locales para explorar la evolución de la sequía en nuestras regiones y cómo las comunidades se están adaptando en tiempo real. La sesión comenzará con una visión general del Colorado Climate Center (Centro de Clima de Colorado) sobre las condiciones actuales de
sequía, las tendencias a largo plazo y lo que sugieren la ciencia y los modelos más recientes para el futuro. Representantes de servicios públicos de Front Range, Western Slope y High Country compartirán cómo sus comunidades se preparan para la sequía, incluyendo estrategias operativas y enfoques de comunicación. El seminario también destacará herramientas y recursos prácticos disponibles a través de Colorado WaterWise para apoyar la planificación y comunicación ante la sequía.

June Board Meeting (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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Denver Water Operations Complex Tour (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Come learn about Denver Water's 35-acre Operations Complex. This operationally efficient campus was designed to showcase the future of sustainable, urban water use. The complex models a One Water strategy with an ecological sanitation system (onsite wastewater treatment) that provides water for flushing toilets, rainwater capture for irrigation, and passive stormwater management.

The 1.5-hour tour focuses on the LEED Platinum-certified Administration Building, which is net zero energy, offset with 1.3 MW of onsite solar power. The surrounding native grass landscapes showcase climate resilience in central Denver.

Space is limited for this tour. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m.

July Board Meeting (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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Northern Water Conservation Garden Tour (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join Colorado WaterWise and Northern Water on July 9 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (please arrive by 12:45 p.m.) for a walking tour of the Conservation Gardens on Northern Water’s campus. Hear from Northern Water staff during the tour to expand your knowledge on ideal irrigation methods and landscape practices for Colorado’s climate. Space is limited to 40 spots for this tour.

Northern Water’s award-winning Conservation Gardens span several acres of the Berthoud headquarters campus to provide public education on various plants, turf and conservation techniques that can achieve water savings in landscapes. Overall, guests to the gardens will discover efficient irrigation methods and see more than 700 plants and 60 turf grasses that thrive in Colorado’s semiarid climate. The gardens include various demonstration areas for native and alternative grasses, irrigation technologies, soil preparation and a xeriscape plaza that highlights several Colorado-friendly landscaping themes. The demonstrations are a great resource for the public to study and implement in their personal landscapes.

August Board Meeting (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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September Board Meeting (Virtual Only) (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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2026 Water Conservation Symposium (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

October Board Meeting (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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November Board Meeting (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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December Board Meeting (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Dial In: 309-205-3325

Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

Passcode: 476902