Colorado WaterWise upcoming events

April Board Meeting (Thursday, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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Native Grass Identification (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Want to improve your skills identifying native grasses? Join Dr. Maggie Gaddis, Executive Director of the Colorado Native Plant Society, to learn more about Colorado native grasses. We will explore the most common native species and a few non-natives along the way. We will focus on ways to heighten your observation skills, so grass identification becomes easier and fun in any season. We will learn how to use a dichotomous key and iNaturalist in our plant identification efforts.

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Dr. Maggie Gaddis is a restoration ecologist and botany educator. She is the first Executive Director of the Colorado Native Plant Society, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving Colorado native plants and habitats. Prior to assuming this role, Maggie taught biology and sustainability courses at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Maggie works closely with Alex Crochet, Colorado Springs City Horticulturist, to advance her revegetation research. They engage students and community scientists in their work.

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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Meeting ID: 842 3594 7124

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June Board Meeting (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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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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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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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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December Board Meeting (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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