May 2, 2019 E-News

5/2/2019

May News

ASPINALL NOMINATIONS END JUNE 30, 2019!

This award, established in 1980, is presented to that person exemplifying the courage, dedication, knowledge and leadership qualities shown by Wayne N. Aspinall in the development, protection and preservation of the water of the State of Colorado. The award need not necessarily be an annual one. Nominees may be any person who best demonstrated the “Aspinall” characteristics of leadership. The Aspinall Award shall be unique and meaningful in keeping with the qualities of the man for which the award was named. The leadership contribution shall have been significant in terms of the development, protection or preservation of some or all of Colorado’s waters. Copies of each “Wayne N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year” Award shall be prominently displayed in the CWC office and on the CWC website.

We'll need your help to nominate a water professional - Who will win this year?

The Colorado Stormwater Council (CSC) is an organization for local governments who own a storm drainage system and are required to have a municipal permit (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for the discharge from those systems to state waters. In the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) is responsible for regulating the discharge of stormwater by issuing discharge permits through the Colorado Discharge Permit System.

The CSC acts as a forum for municipalities and municipal permit holders which

Enables exchange of technical information regarding stormwater regulations and compliance with permits.
Serves as a voice for its members during regulatory procedures, meetings and hearings.
Educates members on all aspects of stormwater: legislation, permitting, technology, resources, program management, and more.
Aids in the development and implementation of stormwater programs at local and regional levels.

Want to be featured as the next Member Spotlight? Contact us at kkucera@cowatercongress.org

It's official now! SWCD is on the search for a new executive director. The board is accepting applications through May 22.

We have all the information posted online at: https://swwcd.org/about-us/careers/

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The Nature Conservancy has an open position for the Sustainable Food & Water Program Director - Find out the desription and profiles at Sustainable Food & Water Program Director & Sustainable Food & Water Profile

Dedicated to the world’s most important resource, AWWA sets the standard for water knowledge, management and informed public policy. This year our Annual Conference, ACE19 will take place June 9-12 in Denver, Colorado. Learn, connect and be inspired to solve today’s global water challenges. Explore this year’s program and select sessions focused on asset management, utility risk and resilience and water quality challenges – along with the new smart water utility and potable reuse tracks. Be sure to take advantage of dedicated Exhibit Hall time to see cutting-edge products and services and meet new contacts.